Cisplatin is one of the most commonly used chemotherapeutic agents for treating a variety of cancers, such as lung, bladder, and ovarian cancers. But the therapy comes with a drawback ― ototoxicity.

Ototoxicity of a substance means that the substance is toxic or poisonous to the ear. The toxic effects occur in specific parts of the inner ear like the cochlea which is involved in hearing, the ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for ototoxicity? A: An ENT specialist and audiologist can help in identifying and managing the effects of ototoxicity. A: Ototoxic medications are prescribed when they ...

Eureka Moment—Innovation Comes of an Age in Light Chain Amyloidosis Cisplatin is a bedrock of cancer management and one of the most used chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of germ cell, lung, ...

Serial audiologic evaluations were conducted for 67 patients aged 8 months to 23 years who received platinum-based chemotherapy. Audiologic data was analyzed to determine time to hearing-loss using ...

Ototoxicity is a medical term for ear poisoning. It is diagnosed when you have hearing issues or balance problems due to a high dose of certain medicines. Drugs that treat cancer, infections, and ...

December 30, 2008 — Ototoxicity is a well-recognized adverse effect of cisplatin, resulting in hearing loss and tinnitus. It is often dose-limiting and can hamper optimal cisplatin-based chemotherapy.

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THE ototoxic effects of aminoglycosides such as streptomycin, kanamycin and neomycin are well established. Since renal failure increases the hazard of ototoxicity from these drugs, it can be expected ...

Loop diuretics like furosemide and bumetanide are commonly used to manage heart failure or high blood pressure. When given in high doses or intravenously, they can cause temporary hearing loss by ...