Ciprofloxacin vs Finasteride

## Ciprofloxacin vs Finasteride: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Finasteride**: Competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase type II.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Finasteride — 5-6 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Finasteride — C23H36N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Finasteride — 372.5490 g/mol.

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