Ciprofloxacin vs Naproxen

## Ciprofloxacin vs Naproxen: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Naproxen**: Non-selective COX inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Naproxen — 12-17 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Naproxen — C14H14O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Naproxen — 230.2590 g/mol.

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