Ciprofloxacin vs Paroxetine

## Ciprofloxacin vs Paroxetine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Paroxetine**: Potent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with additional muscarinic and NE reuptake inhibition.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Paroxetine — 21 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Paroxetine — C19H20FNO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Paroxetine — 329.3730 g/mol.

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