Which Antibiotic Is Most Ototoxic? A Comprehensive Guide
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Over 200 medications and chemicals are known to cause damage to the inner ear, a condition called ototoxicity, leading to hearing and balance problems. Among antibiotics, the aminoglycoside class is most commonly associated with irreversible damage, with neomycin considered the most ototoxic, particularly damaging to the cochlea and resulting in hearing loss.
