USE OF SUSTAINED-RELEASE VEHICLES IN THE TREATMENT OF MENIERES-DISEASE

Over the years, a variety of empirical regimens have evolved using int ratympanic gentamicin to treat the vertigo associated with Meniere's d isease. Although these regimens have been effective, their application is not without risk. Many of the problems associated with intratympan ic medications could be overcome with the use of a sustained release v ehicle. This article examines the role of such vehicles in the treatme nt of Meniere's disease and how sustained release vehicles might impac t future treatment for this disabling disease.