Ciprofloxacin vs Enalapril

## Ciprofloxacin vs Enalapril: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Enalapril**: Prodrug converted to enalaprilat; inhibits ACE preventing angiotensin I to II conversion.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Enalapril — 11 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Enalapril — C20H28N2O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Enalapril — 376.4470 g/mol.

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