Chemotherapy and Its Side Effects: Chapter 3 - Side Effects of Chemotherapy

D. Other Side Effects

D.7. Ototoxicity

Ototoxicity is the toxicity on the function of the ear. It can be caused by a number of chemotherapy agents and antibiotics. The symptoms of ototoxicity include hearing loss, balance disorder, and ringing noise. Some anticancer drugs, such as cisplatin, can cause damage of hearing or even hearing loss.

© Jiajiu Shaw, 2020

Disclaimer: This blog is written solely for informational purposes. It does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other medical professional health care advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All contents posted are extracted from the book, "SIDE EFFECTS OF CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIOTHERAPY", prepared by Dr. Jiajiu Shaw, Dr. Frederick Valeriote, and Dr. Ben Chen. 

Chemotherapy and Its Side Effects: Chapter 3 - Side Effects of Chemotherapy

D. Other Side Effects

The above side effects are directly related to the rapid growth of cells. There are other significant side effects that are not directly related to the fast growing of normal cells. These side effects include liver damage, kidney damage, pain, rash, constipation, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, ototoxicity, electrolyte abnormality, cardiotoxicity, and depression of the immune system. Among them, liver and kidney damages are most critical and are often the sources of other side effects. Some of these side effects are described below.

© Jiajiu Shaw, 2020

Disclaimer: This blog is written solely for informational purposes. It does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other medical professional health care advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All contents posted are extracted from the book, "SIDE EFFECTS OF CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIOTHERAPY", prepared by Dr. Jiajiu Shaw, Dr. Frederick Valeriote, and Dr. Ben Chen.