Reversible sensorineural hearing loss after renal transplant immunosuppression with OKT3 (muromonab-CD3)

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1997 Aug;106(8):640-2. doi: 10.1177/000348949710600804.

Abstract

Reversible and irreversible ototoxicity has been documented following the administration of various therapeutic agents. Reversible hearing loss is a known complication following the administration of quinine, salicylates and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and erythromycin. We report a case of reversible hearing loss following OKT3 (murine monoclonal antibody CD3) administration. OKT3, a monoclonal antibody used as an immunosuppressant following cadaveric renal transplants, was associated with a transient sensorineural hearing loss that reversed following discontinuation of OKT3.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / diagnosis
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Muromonab-CD3 / adverse effects*
  • Remission, Spontaneous

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Muromonab-CD3