Jessica is on itraconazole treatment. Which of the following is an instruction that her physician should give when prescribing her this drug?
A. Jessica can stop using contraception methods immediately after the treatment.
B. Jessica should take a tetracycline together with the itraconazole dose.
C. Jessica should take antacids only 2 hours after the itraconazole dose.
D. Jessica should take the itraconazole dose 2 hours after a meal.
Answer: C
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