Antimicrobials · NEET PG Preparation Pharmacology
A 60-year-old man undergoing treatment for infective endocarditis develops high-pitched tinnitus and progressive sensorineural hearing loss. Which of…
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A 60-year-old man undergoing treatment for infective endocarditis develops high-pitched tinnitus and progressive sensorineural hearing loss. Which of the following drugs is most likely responsible for this irreversible adverse effect?
- A.Vancomycin
- B.GentamicinCorrect answer
- C.Ciprofloxacin
- D.Linezolid
Solution
Aminoglycosides (such as gentamicin) cause irreversible ototoxicity by damaging sensory hair cells in the cochlea and vestibular apparatus, leading to sensorineural hearing loss and vestibular dysfunction.
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