Ciprofloxacin vs Fluconazole

## Ciprofloxacin vs Fluconazole: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Fluconazole**: Inhibits fungal CYP51 (lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase).

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Fluconazole — 30 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Fluconazole — C13H12F2N6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Fluconazole — 306.2710 g/mol.

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