A contraindication to the use of ciprofloxacin is a history of:: (A) Epilepsy, (B) Deep vein thrombosis, (C) Gout, (D) G-6 PD deficiency
Answer is A. * Ciprofloxacin is contraindicated with NSAIDs because this combination results in increased risk of seizures. * It is also contra-indicated with theophylline because it increases the risk of theophylline toxicity by inhibiting its metabolism. * It is contra-indicated in pregnancy because it increases the risk of cailage damage in newborn.