The impact of ototoxicity on the vestibular system: inner ear damage can be side effect of some medications.(AUDIOLOGY)

Ototoxicity--damage to the inner ear from exposure to toxic agents--is a serious problem and an unfortunate side effect of the use of certain medications that treat serious illnesses, including infection and cancer.

Numerous agents are known to be toxic to the delicate structures of the inner ear, including aminoglycoside antibiotics and some chemotherapy agents. Although ample evidence of ototoxicity appears in the literature, and protocols exist for monitoring the effects of toxic agents on hearing, less is known about their impact on the vestibular system. Little ...

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