Ciprofloxacin vs Duloxetine

## Ciprofloxacin vs Duloxetine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Duloxetine**: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Duloxetine — C18H19NOS.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Duloxetine — 297.4150 g/mol.

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