Ciprofloxacin vs Memantine

## Ciprofloxacin vs Memantine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Memantine**: Non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Memantine — 60-80 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Memantine — C12H21N.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Memantine — 179.3080 g/mol.

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