Ciprofloxacin vs Sildenafil

## Ciprofloxacin vs Sildenafil: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Sildenafil**: Selective PDE5 inhibitor increasing cGMP.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Sildenafil — 4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Sildenafil — C22H30N6O4S.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Sildenafil — 474.5800 g/mol.

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