Ciprofloxacin vs Tofacitinib

## Ciprofloxacin vs Tofacitinib: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Tofacitinib**: Pan-JAK inhibitor with preference for JAK1 and JAK3 blocking pro-inflammatory cytokine signaling.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Tofacitinib — 3.2 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Tofacitinib — C16H20N6O.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Tofacitinib — 312.3700 g/mol.

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