Tinnitus and hearing loss are characteristic early signs of toxicity for which class of NSAIDs?
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Correct answer: Salicylates (Aspirin)
Salicylism is the term for mild aspirin toxicity, which frequently presents as tinnitus (ringing in the ears), dizziness, and hyperventilation. These symptoms are caused by direct effects on the cochlear hair cells and the respiratory center.
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