A 30-year-old woman with a UTI is prescribed ciprofloxacin. She also takes antacids containing magnesium and aluminum. What counseling should be provided?
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A
Take ciprofloxacin and antacid together for maximum absorption
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B
Separate ciprofloxacin and antacids by at least 2 hours to prevent chelation reducing drug absorption
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C
Antacids have no interaction with fluoroquinolones
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D
Switch to a different antibiotic class to avoid any interaction