Ciprofloxacin vs Penicillin G Potassium

## Ciprofloxacin vs Penicillin G Potassium: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Ciprofloxacin** and **Penicillin G Potassium**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Penicillin G Potassium — N/A.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Penicillin G Potassium — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Penicillin G Potassium — N/A.

**Type**: Ciprofloxacin — Small molecule; Penicillin G Potassium — Small molecule.