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Ciprofloxacin should not be used with theophylline because-

A
it decreases efficiency of theophylline
B
it increases toxicity of theophylline
C
it decreases efficiency of ciprofloxacin
D
it decreases absorption of theophylline
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., It increases the toxicity of theophylline Impoant interactions of FOs o Plasma concentration of theophylline, caffine and warfarin are increased by ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin and pefloxacin. o NSAIDSs enhance CNS toxicity of FQS. o Antacids, sucralfate and iron salts reduce absorption of FQs.

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