Ciprofloxacin is a potent inhibitor of which cytochrome P450 enzyme, potentially increasing the levels of Theophylline or Warfarin?
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Correct answer: CYP1A2
Ciprofloxacin inhibits CYP1A2. This inhibition can lead to toxic accumulations of drugs metabolized by this pathway, most notably theophylline and caffeine.
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