Ciprofloxacin vs Prednisone

## Ciprofloxacin vs Prednisone: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Prednisone**: Synthetic corticosteroid; suppresses inflammation via glucocorticoid receptor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Prednisone — 2-3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Prednisone — C21H26O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Prednisone — 358.4280 g/mol.

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