Ciprofloxacin vs Pantoprazole

## Ciprofloxacin vs Pantoprazole: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Pantoprazole**: Proton pump inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Pantoprazole — 1 hour.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Pantoprazole — C16H15F2N3O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Pantoprazole — 383.3710 g/mol.

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