Hydrochlorothiazide vs Levofloxacin

## Hydrochlorothiazide vs Levofloxacin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Hydrochlorothiazide** and **Levofloxacin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Hydrochlorothiazide**: Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule.

**Levofloxacin**: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 6-15 hours; Levofloxacin — 6-8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Hydrochlorothiazide — C7H8ClN3O4S2; Levofloxacin — C18H20FN3O4.

**Molecular Weight**: Hydrochlorothiazide — 297.7400 g/mol; Levofloxacin — 361.3680 g/mol.

**Type**: Hydrochlorothiazide — Small molecule; Levofloxacin — Small molecule.