Ciprofloxacin vs Fentanyl

## Ciprofloxacin vs Fentanyl: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Fentanyl**: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Fentanyl — 2-4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Fentanyl — C22H28N2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol.

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