Drug for curing/ameliorating concomitant syndrome of tumor

摘要

A drug for curing/ameliorating the concomitant syndrome of tumor which comprises a compound represented by the following general formula (I) as the active ingredient: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by one or more hydroxyl groups; and R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; is disclosed.PPThis drug can be efficaciously employed in the treatment for the concomitant syndrome of tumor, in particular, cachexia or in the amelioration of the symptoms thereof.