All of the following statements about sodium fluoride in otosclerosis are true, except
Sodium fluoride acts by inhibiting proteolytic enzymes in the cochlea and not by inhibiting osteoblastic activity. Sodium fluoride had been tried to hasten the maturity of active focus and arrest fuher cochlear loss, but controversies exist and this treatment is not recommended generally. Ref: Diseases of EAR, NOSE and THROAT by PL Dhingra; 7th Edition, pg no. 97
Acts by inhibiting proteolytic enzymes in cochlea
Acts by inhibiting osteoblastic activity
Is contraindicated in chronic nephritis
Is indicated in patients with a positive schwaze sign
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