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Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. While many people with depression find relief from their symptoms with therapy, medication, or a combination of both, there are some who do not respond to traditional treatments. These people are said to have treatment-resistant depression.
Thankfully, there is a new treatment option available for people with treatment-resistant depression. Esketamine nasal spray has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in adults with treatment-resistant depression.
What is Esketamine Nasal Spray?
Esketamine is a form of ketamine, which has been used as an anesthetic for many years. However, recent research has found that ketamine can also be effective in treating depression. Esketamine is a nasal spray that is used in conjunction with an oral antidepressant.
How Does Esketamine Nasal Spray Work?
Esketamine works by targeting a different set of receptors in the brain than traditional antidepressants. It is thought to work by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain, including glutamate and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). These chemicals are important for the growth and survival of neurons in the brain, which may help to improve symptoms of depression.
What Are the Benefits of Esketamine Nasal Spray?
The main benefit of Esketamine nasal spray is that it can help people with treatment-resistant depression who have not found relief from traditional treatments. Clinical trials have shown that Esketamine can significantly reduce symptoms of depression in as little as 24 hours after the first dose.
Esketamine is also administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional, which can help to ensure that it is used safely and effectively.
What Are the Risks of Esketamine Nasal Spray?
As with any medication, there are some risks associated with Esketamine nasal spray. The most common side effects include nausea, dizziness, dissociation, and increased blood pressure. However, these side effects are usually mild and go away on their own within a few hours.
There is also a risk of abuse or misuse of Esketamine, which is why it is only available through a restricted distribution program called the Esketamine Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program.
How Can I Get Esketamine Nasal Spray?
If you think that Esketamine nasal spray may be a good treatment option for you, talk to your healthcare provider. They can help you determine if Esketamine is right for you and if it is, they can prescribe it for you.
At Nao Medical, we offer Esketamine nasal spray as part of our mental health services. We are committed to providing our patients with the most innovative and effective treatments available. Book appointment today.
