Drug of choice in intractable hiccoughs is:: (A) Metoclopramaide, (B) Haloperidol, (C) Thioridazine, (D) Chlorpromazine
Answer is D. 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)