Ciprofloxacin vs Cyclosporine

## Ciprofloxacin vs Cyclosporine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Cyclosporine**: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol.

**Type**: Ciprofloxacin — Small molecule; Cyclosporine — Protein.