Ciprofloxacin vs Lansoprazole

## Ciprofloxacin vs Lansoprazole: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Lansoprazole**: Proton pump inhibitor.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Lansoprazole — 1.5 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Lansoprazole — C16H14F3N3O2S.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Lansoprazole — 369.3620 g/mol.

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