Ciprofloxacin vs Citalopram

## Ciprofloxacin vs Citalopram: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Citalopram**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); racemic mixture with escitalopram as active S-enantiomer.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Citalopram — 35 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Citalopram — C20H21FN2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol.

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