Metronidazole vs Moxifloxacin

## Metronidazole vs Moxifloxacin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Metronidazole** and **Moxifloxacin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Metronidazole**: Forms cytotoxic free radicals that damage bacterial DNA.

**Moxifloxacin**: Fourth-generation fluoroquinolone inhibiting DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV with enhanced anaerobic activity.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Metronidazole — 8 hours; Moxifloxacin — 12 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Metronidazole — C6H9N3O3; Moxifloxacin — C21H24FN3O4.

**Molecular Weight**: Metronidazole — 171.1540 g/mol; Moxifloxacin — 401.4350 g/mol.

**Type**: Metronidazole — Small molecule; Moxifloxacin — Small molecule.