Doxycycline vs Moxifloxacin

## Doxycycline vs Moxifloxacin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Doxycycline** and **Moxifloxacin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Doxycycline**: Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit.

**Moxifloxacin**: Fourth-generation fluoroquinolone inhibiting DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV with enhanced anaerobic activity.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Doxycycline — 18-22 hours; Moxifloxacin — 12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Doxycycline — C22H24N2O8; Moxifloxacin — C21H24FN3O4.

**Molecular Weight**: Doxycycline — 444.4350 g/mol; Moxifloxacin — 401.4350 g/mol.

**Type**: Doxycycline — Small molecule; Moxifloxacin — Small molecule.