Drug of choice in intractable hiccoughs is:
Correct Answer: Chlorpromazine
Description: Chlorpromazine appears to be the drug of choiceOther agents used are:HaloperidolMetoclopramidePhenytoin, valproic acid, carbamazepine, gabapentinKetamine, lidocaineBaclofenDexamethasoneEdrophoniumAmantadineNifedipineBenzodiazepines to be avoided(ref: KDT 5/e p399, internet)
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