Drug Approved to Prevent Cisplatin-Associated Ototoxicity in Children.

Sodium thiosulfate injection (Pedmark) has been approved to decrease the risk of ototoxicity associated with cisplatin use in children who are at least one month old and have localized nonmetastatic solid tumors.Nurses should regularly weigh children taking this drug, as the dose is based on weight. Patients should be premedicated with antiemetics to prevent nausea and vomiting and monitored closely for evidence of electrolyte imbalances.