[Effectiveness of mirtazapine for digestive symptoms in palliative care - retrospective study of 50 cases].

Background: Previous research has reported that mirtazapine, a 5-HT3 antagonist, is effective for alleviation of digestive symptoms.

Purpose: To elucidate the effect of low-dose mirtazapine on digestive symptoms.

Patients And Methods: Mirtazapine was administered to 50 cancer patients with digestive symptoms in palliative care, and the data were retrospectively examined.