Which Two Drugs Will Affect the Auditory Nerve?
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An estimated 1 in 3 Americans takes over-the-counter pain medications regularly, yet many are unaware that certain classes of medication can cause irreversible damage to the auditory system. The auditory nerve can be particularly vulnerable to ototoxic drugs, with two prominent categories, aminoglycosides and loop diuretics, posing significant risks.