NEET PG Medical – 2020 – Question -55
Which of the following antimicrobials should not be given to a chronic asthmatic patient managed on theophylline therapy?
a) Erythromycin
b) Amoxicillin
c) Cefotaxime
d) Cotrimoxazole
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Correct Answer – A
Ans: A. Erythromycin
Drugs which inhibit theophylline metabolism and increase its plasma level are Erythromycin, Ciprofloxacin, Cimetidine, Oral contraceptives, Allopurinol;
The dose should be reduced to 2/3.
Ref: K. D. Tripathi 7th Edition. Page. 226- 227
