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What is ototoxicity? can certain medications cause deafness?
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Ototoxicity: Toxicity to ear structures (Auditory nerves, Cochlea, or Vestibular system). Some causes are Antibiotics such as Gentamycin, Diuretics such as Lasix, (furosemide) Cancer treatments such as Cisplatin, Heavy metals, Lead, Mercury, high dose Aspirin, etc.
Answered 3/22/2015
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