title: [Ototopic agents].
abstract: In treating ear disease every otolaryngologist is familiar with topical medications. The choice of the ideal agent for a given clinical situation may be difficult. In order to make this decision more easy, we overlook the composition of ear-drops. The most important disadvantages are ototoxicity, allergy and pain. The place of ototopical agents in otitis externa, otitis media and otomycosis is discussed.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Clarysse
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Ampe
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Depondt
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: D'Hont
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000935:Antifungal Agents
vernacular_title: Ototopica.