Ciprofloxacin vs Sitagliptin

## Ciprofloxacin vs Sitagliptin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Sitagliptin**: DPP-4 inhibitor increasing incretin levels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Sitagliptin — 12.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Sitagliptin — C16H15F6N5O.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Sitagliptin — 407.3140 g/mol.

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