Norfloxacin vs Sertraline

## Norfloxacin vs Sertraline: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Norfloxacin** and **Sertraline**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Norfloxacin**: Second-generation fluoroquinolone inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

**Sertraline**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Norfloxacin — 3-4 hours; Sertraline — 26 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Norfloxacin — C16H18FN3O3; Sertraline — C17H17Cl2N.

**Molecular Weight**: Norfloxacin — 319.3310 g/mol; Sertraline — 306.2290 g/mol.

**Type**: Norfloxacin — Small molecule; Sertraline — Small molecule.