Open AccessEffect of Shakuyakukanzoto on Chemotherapy-Induced Hiccups in Patients with Lung Cancer
Author(s) -
Satoshi Kamoshida,
Shinichiro Okauchi,
Hajime Osawa,
Gen Ohara,
Katsunori Kagohashi,
Hiroaki Satoh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the eurasian journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.337
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 1308-8742
pISSN - 1308-8734
DOI - 10.5152/eurasianjmed.2020.18184
Subject(s) - hiccups , medicine , lung cancer , chemotherapy , exacerbation , metoclopramide , adverse effect , medical record , medical prescription , cancer , anesthesia , oncology , intensive care medicine , pharmacology , vomiting
Shakuyakukanzoto, one of the traditional herbal medicines commonly used in North-East Asian countries, is known to be effective for muscle cramps. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the effect of shakuyakukanzoto on chemotherapy-induced metoclopramide-uncontrolled hiccups.