Ciprofloxacin vs Rivaroxaban

## Ciprofloxacin vs Rivaroxaban: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Rivaroxaban**: Direct Factor Xa inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Rivaroxaban — 5-9 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Rivaroxaban — C19H18ClN3O5S.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Rivaroxaban — 435.8820 g/mol.

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