Fluoxetine vs Norfloxacin

## Fluoxetine vs Norfloxacin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Fluoxetine**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fluoxetine — 1-3 days; Norfloxacin — 3-4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO; Norfloxacin — C16H18FN3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol; Norfloxacin — 319.3310 g/mol.

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