METHODS OF OTOPROTECTION AGAINST PLATINUM-BASED ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS

摘要

Disclosed herein are methods for otoprotection against platinum-based antineoplastic agents by administering a thiosulfate salt to a subject in need thereof. Typically, the thiosulfate salt is administered to the subject scheduled to be administered a platinum-based antineoplastic agent within 4 hours. Alternatively, the thiosulfate salt is administered within 7 hours after the administration of a platinum- based neoplastic agent.