| Abstract |
We describe two terminally ill cancer patients severely distressed by intractable hiccup. Commonly recommended treatments were ineffective. Intravenous midazolam 5-10 mg rapidly relieved the hiccup. Maintenance treatment comprised midazolam 40-120 mg/24 hr by continuous subcutaneous infusion. |
| Authors | A Wilcock, R Twycross |
| Journal | Journal of pain and symptom management
(J Pain Symptom Manage)
Vol. 12
Issue 1
Pg. 59-61
(Jul 1996)
ISSN: 0885-3924 [Print] United States |
| PMID | 8718918
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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| Chemical References |
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
- Midazolam
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| Topics |
- Aged
- Hiccup
(drug therapy)
- Humans
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
(therapeutic use)
- Kidney Neoplasms
(complications, pathology)
- Lung Neoplasms
(secondary)
- Male
- Midazolam
(therapeutic use)
- Middle Aged
- Prostatic Neoplasms
(complications)
- Terminal Care
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