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[Ototoxicity].

J A de Oliveira1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Revue De Laryngologie - Otologie - Rhinologie
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Ototoxic drugs like aminoglycoside antibiotics can damage hearing and balance by harming inner ear cells. Permanent auditory and vestibular monitoring is crucial for patients using these medications, especially those with risk factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Oto-rhino-laryngology
  • Cellular Biology
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Aminoglycoside antibiotics are known ototoxic drugs.
  • Ototoxicity can cause irreversible damage to the auditory and vestibular systems.
  • Cellular damage involves interactions between drugs and cell membranes.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the cellular mechanisms of ototoxicity.
  • To highlight the importance of auditory and vestibular monitoring during ototoxic drug use.
  • To review experimental methods for studying ototoxic lesions.

Summary:

  • Ototoxic drugs, particularly aminoglycosides, induce lesions in the organ of Corti and vestibular apparatus by forming complexes with cellular membrane polyphospho-inositides.
  • Permanent auditory and vestibular monitoring is essential for individuals receiving these drugs, with heightened vigilance for those with risk factors.

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  • Experimental studies in animals utilized electrophysiological (cochlear/brainstem potentials) and histological (surface preparation, electron microscopy) methods to analyze induced lesions.

    • Impact:

    • Informs clinical practice regarding patient monitoring for ototoxicity.
    • Provides insights into the cellular basis of drug-induced inner ear damage.
    • Supports the development of strategies to mitigate ototoxic effects.