Apixaban vs Ciprofloxacin

## Apixaban vs Ciprofloxacin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Apixaban**: Direct Factor Xa inhibitor.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Apixaban — 12 hours; Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Apixaban — C25H25N5O4; Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Apixaban — 459.4970 g/mol; Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol.

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