Mirtazapine: An Antidepressant for Treating Chronic, Refractory Nausea and Vomiting in a Patient With Metastatic Sarcoma Receiving Palliative Care: A Case Report

Mirtazapine: An Antidepressant for Treating Chronic, Refractory Nausea and Vomiting in a Patient With Metastatic Sarcoma Receiving Palliative Care: A Case Report

ABSTRACT Managing chronic, refractory nausea and vomiting in advanced cancer patients is challenging, especially when unrelated to cancer treatment. Mirtazapine, a tetracyclic antidepressant, effectively alleviates these symptoms, improving quality of life. It offers a promising palliative care alte...

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Main Authors: Seyedeh Golnaz Ziaei, Mamak Tahmasebi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-11-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
mirtazapine
nausea and vomiting
palliative care
poly pharmacy
quality of life
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9570
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Summary:ABSTRACT Managing chronic, refractory nausea and vomiting in advanced cancer patients is challenging, especially when unrelated to cancer treatment. Mirtazapine, a tetracyclic antidepressant, effectively alleviates these symptoms, improving quality of life. It offers a promising palliative care alternative, addressing multiple symptoms and reducing polypharmacy, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction.
ISSN:2050-0904

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