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Medications that may cause hearing loss or tinnitus
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Salicylates
aspirin and product with aspirin
salicylates and methylsalicylates
Often related to dose or quantity
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflamatory (NSAIDS)
Possible hearing loss or tinnitus
diclofenac (Voltaren)
etocolac(Lodine)
fenprofen (Nalfon)
ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, etc)
indomethacin (Indocin)
naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve)
piroxicam (Feldene)
sulindac(Clinoril)
Dose or quantity related and may be
reversed upon discontinuing use.
Chemotherapeutic Agents
bleomycine (Blenoxane)
bromocriptine (Parlodel)
carboplatinum(Carboplatin)
cisplatin(Platinol)
methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
nitrogen mustard (Mustargen)
vinblastin (Velban)
vincristine(Oncovin)
Diuretics
Usually with intravenous use for kidney,
hypertension or heart problems or orally in
high quantity for kidney disease.
bendroflumethazide(Corzide)
bumetadine (Bumex)
chlor--thalidone(Tenoretic)
erhacrynic acid (Edecrin)
furosemide (lasix)
aspirin and product with aspirin
salicylates and methylsalicylates
Often related to dose or quantity
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflamatory (NSAIDS)
Possible hearing loss or tinnitus
diclofenac (Voltaren)
etocolac(Lodine)
fenprofen (Nalfon)
ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, etc)
indomethacin (Indocin)
naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve)
piroxicam (Feldene)
sulindac(Clinoril)
Dose or quantity related and may be
reversed upon discontinuing use.
Chemotherapeutic Agents
bleomycine (Blenoxane)
bromocriptine (Parlodel)
carboplatinum(Carboplatin)
cisplatin(Platinol)
methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
nitrogen mustard (Mustargen)
vinblastin (Velban)
vincristine(Oncovin)
Diuretics
Usually with intravenous use for kidney,
hypertension or heart problems or orally in
high quantity for kidney disease.
bendroflumethazide(Corzide)
bumetadine (Bumex)
chlor--thalidone(Tenoretic)
erhacrynic acid (Edecrin)
furosemide (lasix)
Antibiotics
Hearing loss is usually permanent
aminoglycosides
amikacin(Amakin
gentamycin (Geramycin)
kanamycin (Kantrex)
neomycin (common antibiotic
ointment)
netilmicin (Netromycin.)
streptomycin
tobramyan (Nebcin)
erythromycin (EES,E-mycin,
Ilosone, Eryc,Pediazole,
BiaxinZithromax
Vancomycin (Vancocin)
minocycline (Minocin)
polymixin B & amphotericin B
(Antifungal preperation)
. capreomycin(Capestat)
(Anti-tuberculosis medication)
Quinine
chloroquine phosphate(Aralen)
quinacrine hydrochloride (Atabrine)
quinine sulfate (Quinam)
Mucosal Protectant
misoprostol (Cytotec)
Narcotic Anagesic
hydrocodone (Lorcet, Vicodin)
Hearing loss is usually permanent
aminoglycosides
amikacin(Amakin
gentamycin (Geramycin)
kanamycin (Kantrex)
neomycin (common antibiotic
ointment)
netilmicin (Netromycin.)
streptomycin
tobramyan (Nebcin)
erythromycin (EES,E-mycin,
Ilosone, Eryc,Pediazole,
BiaxinZithromax
Vancomycin (Vancocin)
minocycline (Minocin)
polymixin B & amphotericin B
(Antifungal preperation)
. capreomycin(Capestat)
(Anti-tuberculosis medication)
Quinine
chloroquine phosphate(Aralen)
quinacrine hydrochloride (Atabrine)
quinine sulfate (Quinam)
Mucosal Protectant
misoprostol (Cytotec)
Narcotic Anagesic
hydrocodone (Lorcet, Vicodin)
Medications that may cause hearing loss or tinnitus
Toxicity may vary with the dosage. This list may not be all
inclusive and some individuals may be more sensitive to
certain medications than others. Read the labels carefully
with regard to possible side effects of medications. Consult
your doctor or pharmacist
inclusive and some individuals may be more sensitive to
certain medications than others. Read the labels carefully
with regard to possible side effects of medications. Consult
your doctor or pharmacist
Consult the league for the Hard of Hearing, PDR Drug Interactions, Physicians Desk Reference,
USP dispensing information, Drug Facts and comparisons
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