Otonomy, Inc.
OTIC FORMULATIONS FOR DRUG-INDUCED OTOTOXICITY

Abstract:

Provided herein are methods for preventing and/or reducing the severity of drug induced ototoxicity. Provided herein are methods for recovery from hearing loss due to drug-induced ototoxicity. In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for preventing drug-induced ototoxicity in an individual in need thereof comprising intratympanic administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutic agent selected from a JNK inhibitor, a TRPV modulator, an MET channel inhibitor, and an otoprotectant to the individual in need thereof, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is administered prior to onset of therapy with the drug, and wherein the composition provides sustained release of the therapeutic agent into the ear for a period of at least 5 days after a single administration.