Ciprofloxacin vs Lovastatin

## Ciprofloxacin vs Lovastatin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Ciprofloxacin** and **Lovastatin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Ciprofloxacin**: Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

**Lovastatin**: First naturally derived statin; prodrug hydrolyzed to active beta-hydroxy acid inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Lovastatin — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Lovastatin — C24H36O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Lovastatin — 404.5390 g/mol.

**Type**: Ciprofloxacin — Small molecule; Lovastatin — Small molecule.