A Case Report on Amikacin Induced Vestibular Ototoxicity
Authors: Jisha M Lucca, Prathiba Pereira, Rinsa Cherian Amprayil, Ashmy Jose
Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Vol. 12, Issue 1, pp. 48-49, (2019)
Abstract
Amikacin, a semi-synthetic aminoglycoside, is the drug of choice for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. It may adversely affect auditory, vestibular and renal functions. Reporting here is an interesting case of amikacin induced vestibular toxicity.
Keywords: Amikacin, Vestibular toxicity, Ototoxicity.
