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Chapter14
Persistent Hiccoughs
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09/28/2011

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Term
Drugs that rarely, but may induce hiccoughs?
Definition
Benzos, alcohol, corticosteroids
Term
DOC for persistent hiccoughs?

Other possible drugs?
Definition
DOC: Chlorpromazine IV

Haloperidol, metoclopramide
Term
If chronic therapy is required, what method should be used to find the appropriate dose ?
Definition
Back-titration
Term
Definition of intractable cough
Definition
> 30 days
Term
What should be used in intractable coughs to increase cough free periods?
Definition
baclofen
Term
After a drug is used to abort the hiccoughs, how should treatment be stopped?
Definition
Taper down over 3 days.
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