Ciprofloxacin vs Pravastatin

## Ciprofloxacin vs Pravastatin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Pravastatin**: Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Ciprofloxacin — 4 hours; Pravastatin — 1.8 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Ciprofloxacin — C17H18FN3O3; Pravastatin — C23H36O7.

**Molecular Weight**: Ciprofloxacin — 331.3460 g/mol; Pravastatin — 424.5280 g/mol.

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