Ciprofloxacin vs Methylprednisolone

## Ciprofloxacin vs Methylprednisolone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Methylprednisolone**: Intermediate-acting synthetic glucocorticoid.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Methylprednisolone — 18-36 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Methylprednisolone — C22H30O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Methylprednisolone — 374.4710 g/mol.

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