Antacids limit the absorption of tetracyclines and ciprofloxacin

Mnemonic to remember that antacids limit the absorption of tetracyclines and ciprofloxacin

GIT Pharmacotherapy
1) Antacids:
– neutralize gastric acid by increasing stomach pH

– Treat the symptoms, but not the cause.

– Can limit absorption of other drugs (mainly tetracyclines
and ciprafloxacin)

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