Mnemonics for Drugs Causing Ototoxicity

Ototoxicity ("ear poisoning") is due to drugs or chemicals that damage the inner ear or the vestibulo-cochlear nerve, which sends balance and hearing information from the inner ear to the brain. Ototoxicity can result in temporary or permanent disturbances of hearing, balance, or both.

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G-Gentamycin
E-Erythromycin
T-Touline

H-Hexane
T-Trichloroethylene

B-Butyl nitrite/Bumetanide
R-Ribostamycin
E-Ethacrynic acid
A-Amikacin
K-Kanamycin
F-Furosemide
A-Asipirin
S-Streptomycin
T-Tobramycin

C-Cisplatin
C-Carboplatin
D-Dihydrostreptomycin

X-Xylene
T-Torsemide
S-Styrene
N-Neomycin


Signs of ototoxicity, in order of frequency, are:
1 – Development of tinnitus
2 – Intensification of existing tinnitus
3 – Fullness or pressure in the ears
4 – Awareness of hearing loss
5 – Development of vertigo

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