Aspirin vs Ciprofloxacin

## Aspirin vs Ciprofloxacin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Aspirin**: Irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Aspirin — C9H8O4; Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Aspirin — 180.1580 g/mol; Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol.

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