The development of vertigo or spinning sensation usually aggravated by motion and may or may not be accompanied by nausea. Finally, you should be aware of the common ototoxic medications, how they are prescribed, and for what conditions they are given. The following is a simplified list of ototoxic medications and represents the most common drugs. Keep this list for ready reference. Toxic effects are always reversible once medications are discontinued.
Toxic effects are usually reversible once medications are discontinued.
Aminoglycosides - Streptomycin, Kanamycin, Neomycin, Gentamycin, Tobramysin, Amikacin, Netilmicin These medications are ototoxic when used intravenously in serious life threatening situations. The blood levels of these medications are usually monitored to prevent ototoxicity. Topical preparations and ear drops containing these antibiotics, Neomycin and Gentamycin, have not been demonstrated to be ototoxic in humans. The usual oral dosage of Erythromycin averaging one gram per 24 hours is not ototoxic. There are no significant reports of ototoxicity with the new Erythromycin derivatives since they are given orally and in lower dosages.