Captopril vs Norfloxacin

## Captopril vs Norfloxacin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Captopril** and **Norfloxacin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Captopril**: First orally active ACE inhibitor; contains thiol group that binds zinc at ACE active site.

**Norfloxacin**: Second-generation fluoroquinolone inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Captopril — 1.9 hours; Norfloxacin — 3-4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Captopril — C9H15NO3S; Norfloxacin — C16H18FN3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Captopril — 217.2850 g/mol; Norfloxacin — 319.3310 g/mol.

**Type**: Captopril — Small molecule; Norfloxacin — Small molecule.