Cyclosporine vs Norfloxacin

## Cyclosporine vs Norfloxacin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cyclosporine** and **Norfloxacin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cyclosporine**: Calcineurin inhibitor suppressing T-cell activation.

**Norfloxacin**: Second-generation fluoroquinolone inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cyclosporine — 6-12 hours; Norfloxacin — 3-4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cyclosporine — C62H111N11O12; Norfloxacin — C16H18FN3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Cyclosporine — 1202.6100 g/mol; Norfloxacin — 319.3310 g/mol.

**Type**: Cyclosporine — Protein; Norfloxacin — Small molecule.