Clinical Use of Otic Solution Ear Drop

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Published: Sep 1, 2017
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Otic solution ototoxic acute otitis externa otitis media ear wax

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Chayada Chanasriyotin
Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University. Bangkok, Thailand
Visan Mahasitthiwat
Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot University. Nakhon Nayok, Thailand.

Abstract

Ear drops contain drugs and a solvent. Ear drops include five categories: 1) Cerumenolytic: earwax softener to help soften earwax and make it slips out easily with the use of water and a detergent. 2) Anti-bacterial agents: common pathogenic bacteria are Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococci. Ciprofloxacin has been recognized as standard non-ototoxic therapy for infections in the middle and inner ear. 3) Anti-fungal agents: the most common fungal pathogens are Aspergillus nigra and Aspergillus fumigatus. Commonly-used anti-fungal include clotrimazole, acetic acid, gentian violet and boric acid. 4) Corticosteroid: the drugs is commonly used to reduce pain and swelling. 5.) Anesthetic: Knowing how to administer medication and the common complications that may occur is important for the safety of patients.

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Chanasriyotin, C., & Mahasitthiwat, V. (2017). Clinical Use of Otic Solution Ear Drop. Vajira Medical Journal : Journal of Urban Medicine, 61(3), 225–234. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/VMED/article/view/196259
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Vol. 61 No. 3 (2017): JUL - SEP 2017
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Review Articles

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