Ciprofloxacin vs Phenytoin

## Ciprofloxacin vs Phenytoin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Phenytoin**: Sodium channel blocker stabilizing inactive state.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Phenytoin — 22 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Phenytoin — C15H12N2O2.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Phenytoin — 252.2680 g/mol.

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