Why should oral cromolyn dosage forms avoid being taken with fruit juice or milk?
A. The dissolution and absorption of the drug will be compromised.
B. Fruit juices and milk combine with the drug and form an insoluble complex that is difficult to excrete.
C. Fruit juice and milk potentiate the action of the drug.
D. The acidic conditions will induce metabolism and increase bioavailability of the drug.
Answer: A
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