A patient who takes oral theophylline [Theochron] twice daily for chronic stable asthma develops an infection and will take ciprofloxacin. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss:

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Fluoroquinolone antibiotics increase theophylline levels, so the dose of theophylline may need to be reduced to prevent theophylline toxicity. Changing antibiotics, giving the theophylline once daily, and changing to a LABA are not indicated.

A Patient Who Takes Oral Theophylline [Theochron] Twice Daily for Chronic