Captopril vs Ciprofloxacin

## Captopril vs Ciprofloxacin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Captopril — C9H15NO3S; Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3.

**Molecular Weight**: Captopril — 217.2850 g/mol; Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol.

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