Sudden hearing loss associated with piroxicam.
Tinnitus has been reported with use of piroxicam (Feldene) a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Two cases of temporary hearing loss have also been reported. To the best of our knowledge the patient reported herein represents the first case of permanent hearing loss and tinnitus associated with use of the drug.
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001168:Arthritis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010894:Piroxicam; D013843:Thiazines / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000139:chemically induced
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D013843:Thiazines; D010894:Piroxicam