Norfloxacin vs Sitagliptin

## Norfloxacin vs Sitagliptin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Norfloxacin — 3-4 hours; Sitagliptin — 12.4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Norfloxacin — C16H18FN3O3; Sitagliptin — C16H15F6N5O.

**Molecular Weight**: Norfloxacin — 319.3310 g/mol; Sitagliptin — 407.3140 g/mol.

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