Ciprofloxacin vs Methotrexate

## Ciprofloxacin vs Methotrexate: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Methotrexate**: Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Methotrexate — 3-10 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Methotrexate — C20H22N8O5.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Methotrexate — 454.4400 g/mol.

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