Ciprofloxacin vs Lisinopril

## Ciprofloxacin vs Lisinopril: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Lisinopril**: ACE inhibitor preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Lisinopril — C21H31N3O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Lisinopril — 405.4900 g/mol.

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