Continuous subcutaneous infusion of hyoscine butylbromide reduces secretions in patients with gastrointestinal obstruction.

De Conno, F; Caraceni, A; Zecca, E; Spoldi, E; Ventafridda, V · J Pain Symptom Manage · 1991

case_series · Level IV

Where this comes from

Abstract

We describe the use of hyoscine butylbromide as a subcutaneous infusion in 3 patients with inoperable malignant bowel obstruction. An objective reduction of drainage from the gastrointestinal tract was observed with the hyoscine butylbromide infusion (60-120 mg/day). We suggest that this effect can be useful in the palliative treatment of vomiting in inoperable bowel obstruction.

Medical subject headings