Lovastatin vs Norfloxacin

## Lovastatin vs Norfloxacin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Lovastatin**: First naturally derived statin; prodrug hydrolyzed to active beta-hydroxy acid inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Lovastatin — 2-3 hours; Norfloxacin — 3-4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Lovastatin — C24H36O5; Norfloxacin — C16H18FN3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Lovastatin — 404.5390 g/mol; Norfloxacin — 319.3310 g/mol.

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