Palliative Care: Hiccups Flashcards

1
Q

What medication is licensed for intractable hiccups?

A

Chlorpromazine

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2
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Other than chlorpromazine, what else is used?

A

Haloperidol
Gabapentin
Dexamethasone, particularly if hepatic lesions

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3
Q

What can cause them?

A

Gastric stasis and distension (most common)
GORD
Metabolic disturbances
Infection
Irritation of diaphragm or phrenic nerve
Hepatic disease
Cerebral causes e.g tumour

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