Ciprofloxacin vs Gefitinib

## Ciprofloxacin vs Gefitinib: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Gefitinib**: Selective reversible inhibitor of EGFR tyrosine kinase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Gefitinib — 48 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Gefitinib — C22H24ClFN4O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Gefitinib — 446.9000 g/mol.

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