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Main Drugs/Classes are:
Cisplatin
Loop Diuretics
Aminoglycosides
Vancomycin
Edit: <<While I'm sure many things cause otoxicity and nephrotoxicity; the major example that springs to mind is aminoglycocides (gentomicin/streptomicin)>>
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Cell death caused by perforin and granzymes is caused by?
I think it may be caused by CTLs
Insulin reaction can be caused by?
how can Insulin reaction can be caused by
How is psoriasis caused by liver?
Psoriasis is not caused by liver in any possible way.
What is a sentence using the word caused?
She had caused the reaction in the animals heart that night.
What is a medical condition caused by hypotonic?
Hypotonic cerebral palsy is a medical condition that is caused by hypotonic. Another disorder that is caused by hypotonic is hypotonic hyponatremia.Ê
What aminoglycosides cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity?
I'm pretty sure Gentamycin is the only one that does both... You might want to do some research of your own starting with that and see what others you can find.
What is the prognosis for a patient with ototoxicity?
The prognosis depends on the drugs that caused the ototoxicity, and their dose. The aminoglycoside antibiotics, gentamicin, kanamycin, netilmycin and tobramycin all cause hearing loss to varying degrees. These drugs may be used.
What are the causes of ototoxicity?
Many drugs can cause ototoxicity. Antibiotics: amikacin (Amikin), streptomycin, neomycin, gentamicin (Garamycin).
How is ototoxicity diagnosed?
Ototoxicity often goes undiagnosed. This occurs when the hearing loss is slight, or when it is restricted to the higher frequencies. Patients may notice a change in their hearing, but it may not be significant enough to report.
What is the treatment for ototoxicity?
There are no current treatments to reverse the effects of ototoxicity. People who suffer permanent hearing loss may elect to use hearing aids, or, when appropriate, receive a cochlear implant. For those who have balance problems.
Which adverse effect is the most common severe complication resulting from cyclosporine therapy?
Nephrotoxicity
How can ototoxicity be prevented?
Since most ototoxicity occurs when the harmful drugs are used in high doses, careful dose calculations are the best method of prevention. Sometimes it is possible to replace the ototoxic drugs with drugs that have less severe adverse effects.
What are the symptoms of ototoxicity?
ototoxic drugs may cause lack of hearing, and loss of sense of balance.
Is vancomycin a penicillin?
No, it's in the macrolide family.
What is ototoxic?
Ototoxicity is damage to the hearing or balance functions of the ear by drugs or chemicals.
What is the medical term meaning destructive to kidney tissue?
The medical term for a condition that is destructive to kidney tissue is nephrotoxicity. This can be caused by certain medications, chemicals, or toxins that harm the kidneys and impair their function. Prompt identification and treatment are important to prevent further damage to the kidneys.
What are the cause of impairment?
Hearing loss may be caused by any number of factors such as: Aging Noise exposure Drug ototoxicity Genetics Ear infections Trauma to the head Tumor (associated with additional symptoms) It is important to see your Audiologist or Otologist to identify the degree and type of hearing loss so that the appropriate recommendations may be made for you.
