A patient has been prescribed ciprofloxacin after being diagnosed with a sinus infection. Which of the following should the patient avoid taking concurrently with ciprofloxacin?
A) Antacids
B) Calcium channel blockers
C) Beta-adrenergic blockers
D) Diuretics
A
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Patients should space out ciprofloxacin administration 4 to 6 hours with any of the following: antacids, multivitamins, sucralfate, or other products containing calcium, iron, or zinc. Absorption of ciprofloxacin may be impaired when these substances are administered together with ciprofloxacin, resulting in a decreased antibiotic effect.
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