Ciprofloxacin vs Furosemide

## Ciprofloxacin vs Furosemide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Furosemide**: Loop diuretic inhibiting Na-K-2Cl cotransporter.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Furosemide — 2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Furosemide — C12H11ClN2O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Furosemide — 330.7440 g/mol.

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