Ciprofloxacin vs Hydrochlorothiazide

## Ciprofloxacin vs Hydrochlorothiazide: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol.

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