| Literature DB >> 8718918 |
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.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8718918 DOI: 10.1016/0885-3924(96)00051-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pain Symptom Manage ISSN: 0885-3924 Impact factor: 3.612