title: Aminoglycoside cochlear ototoxicity.
abstract: The aminoglycoside antibiotics streptomycin, kanamycin, neomycin, gentamicin, tobramycin, amikacin, and netilmicin are discussed in this article on cochlear toxicity of aminoglycosides. Topics discussed include pharmacokinetics, comparative studies on toxicity, toxicity in neonates and children, histopathology, and aminoglycoside monitoring.
authors.affiliation: Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Matz
mesh_terms: D000617:Aminoglycosides; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000097:blood / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D003051:Cochlea / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000617:Aminoglycosides; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents