Akira Ishiyama Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Opioid , Hearing loss
UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
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Author(s): Kimanh D Nguyen, Ivan Lopez, Gail Ishiyama, and Akira Ishiyama
Review of Opioid-Associated Hearing Loss and Possible Mechanism of Opioid-Mediated Endothelin-1-Dependent Cochlear Vasoconstriction
Within the past several decades, there have been multiple reports of profound sensorineural hearing loss attributed to opioid use. Among the implicated opioids are both prescription analgesics used within their recommended dosages such as codeine, hydrocodone/ acetaminophen, and oxycodone/acetaminophen, as well as illicit substances such as heroin. view moreĀ»