Ciprofloxacin vs Ramipril

## Ciprofloxacin vs Ramipril: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Ramipril**: Prodrug converted to ramiprilat; ACE inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Ramipril — 13-17 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Ramipril — C23H32N2O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Ramipril — 416.5120 g/mol.

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