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Ciprofloxacin and theophylline: can they be taken together?

What happens when ciprofloxacin and theophylline are taken together, how serious it is, and what to ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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The interaction

2 of 2 medicines recognised
1 serious4 use with care1 minor

Medication and medication (1)

Serious
Ciprofloxacin + theophylline
Ciprofloxacin raises theophylline to toxic levels (seizures, fast heartbeat). Avoid or check levels.
Source: MyDoctor reviewed list

Food and drink (3)

Use with care
Ciprofloxacin and Milk, curd and calcium-fortified drinks
Calcium blocks absorption. Take the antibiotic 2 hours before or 6 hours after dairy.
Source: MyDoctor reviewed list
Use with care
Theophylline and Coffee, tea and caffeine
Added side effects (fast heartbeat, tremor).
Source: MyDoctor reviewed list
Minor
Ciprofloxacin and Coffee, tea and caffeine
Ciprofloxacin raises caffeine levels: jitteriness and poor sleep.
Source: MyDoctor reviewed list

Lifestyle and environment (2)

Use with care
Ciprofloxacin and sun exposure
Sun sensitivity. Use sunscreen and avoid strong sun.
Source: MyDoctor reviewed list
Use with care
Theophylline and smoking (starting or stopping)
Smoking lowers levels; stopping can raise them to toxic levels.
Source: MyDoctor reviewed list

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Common medicine pairs

Warfarin + aspirinWarfarin + ibuprofenClopidogrel + omeprazoleSildenafil + nitroglycerinSimvastatin + clarithromycinAmlodipine + simvastatinLisinopril + spironolactoneWarfarin + fluconazoleMethotrexate + ibuprofenDigoxin + amiodaroneSertraline + tramadolFluoxetine + tramadolLevothyroxine + calcium carbonateSpironolactone + potassium chlorideTelmisartan + potassium chlorideLithium + ibuprofenCiprofloxacin + theophyllineAzithromycin + domperidoneCarbamazepine + ethinylestradiolRifampicin + ethinylestradiolAllopurinol + azathioprineEscitalopram + ondansetronAlprazolam + tramadolDiclofenac + losartanAtorvastatin + clarithromycinWarfarin + paracetamolAspirin + ibuprofenCiprofloxacin + calcium carbonateFurosemide + digoxinDoxycycline + calcium carbonate

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