Pharmacology Ciprofloxacin should not be given to an asthmatic using theophylline because: A Ciprofloxacin inhibits theophylline metabolism B Theophylline inhibits ciprofloxacin metabolism C Ciprofloxacin decreases effect of theophylline D Theophylline induces metabolism of ciprofloxacin 💡 Explanation Ciprofloxacin should not be given to an asthmatic using theophylline because: ✓ Correct Answer: A. Ciprofloxacin inhibits theophylline metabolism