Amoxicillin vs Ciprofloxacin

## Amoxicillin vs Ciprofloxacin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Amoxicillin**: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Amoxicillin — 1-1.5 hours; Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Amoxicillin — C16H19N3O5S; Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Amoxicillin — 365.4050 g/mol; Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol.

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