Acyclovir vs Ciprofloxacin

## Acyclovir vs Ciprofloxacin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

**Acyclovir**: Guanosine analogue inhibiting viral DNA polymerase.

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Acyclovir — 2.5-3.3 hours; Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Acyclovir — C8H11N5O3; Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Acyclovir — 225.2050 g/mol; Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol.

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