Proceedings of the 1st Public Health International Conference (PHICo 2016)

Session: Social Pharmacology

1 articles
Proceedings Article

Turmeric Can Prevent Cochlear Damage Due To Ototoxic Drugs

Tengku S.H. Haryuna, Sari Anggraini
The high use of ototoxic drugs, especially antibiotics such as aminoglycosides and anticancer drugs such as cisplatin still can not be avoided as a therapeutic option. The use of ototoxic drugs can cause damage to the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals leading to hearing loss and balance disorders....