SPRAVATO™ (Esketamine)

What is SPRAVATO (esketamine)?

If you are struggling with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), then SPRAVATO (esketamine) is a medication we recommend. It is an FDA-approved treatment modality, validated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Esketamine is available as a nasal spray, known as the SPRAVATO spray, which can be used with or without additional oral antidepressants to relieve depressive symptoms that are refractory to most treatment options. We at Mid Cities Psychiatry offer the best SPRAVATO esketamine treatment in Euless that rapidly and efficiently alleviates your depressive symptoms.

How does SPRAVATO™ work?

SPRAVATO or esketamine is a highly potent derivative of ‘Ketamine’. Esketamine boosts the function of glutamate which is a chemical messenger in your brain. Glutamate regulates your mood, hence its increased levels enhance both your emotional state and mental processing while offering immediate symptom relief from depression. We recommend esketamine therapy for:

Treatment-resistant depression TRD: a major depressive disorder (MDD) that has not responded to 2 or more antidepressant
When suicidal thoughts co-occur with major depressive disorder MDD

How it is given

We administer esketamine in the form of SPRAVATO nasal spray under the close supervision of our professionals. The actual process of administration is brief and it takes around 5 to 10 minutes but your well-being following the administration is our utmost priority. Our team observes you for 2 hours to monitor adverse effects post-medication delivery. It is important to understand that SPRAVATO can induce feelings of drowsiness or sedation in some individuals. You mustn’t drive yourself home after receiving the medication. We strongly recommend arranging for a trusted friend or family member to provide transportation.

Side effects of SPRAVATO Treatment

Though SPRAVATO™ (Esketamine) provides promising relief for treatment-resistant depression, it comes with certain potential side effects. You may encounter variable reactions because the medication impacts the brain’s chemical messengers. More frequent and temporary side effects you tend to experience shortly after administration of the drug are:

Getting drowsy or sedated
Nausea or vomiting
Sudden elevation of your blood pressure
Headache
Feeling dissociated from reality
Extremely fatigued

If you’re facing unsettling depressive symptoms, reach out to us for comprehensive and compassionate care.

FAQs

How long does it take for SPRAVATO to work?

Most of you, with the first few hours or days of treatment, gradually start to feel better and improve from depressive symptoms with SPRAVATO treatment. For some, though, it may take a few weeks to experience the full benefits.

How long do I have to continue SPRAVATO treatment?

We recommend esketamine therapy for a minimum of 6 months. Your treatment begins with 2 sessions per week for an initial 4 weeks, which are then gradually reduced to once a weekly session to 1 session per 2 weeks. Your need for SPRAVATO treatment may further reduce to as little as once per month depending on the improvement in your symptoms.

Who should not take SPRAVATO treatment?

You may not qualify for esketamine therapy if you:

Have a history of high blood pressure
Had an episode of brain hemorrhage
Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers

Is SPRAVATO and ketamine same?

The active ingredient in SPRAVATO medication is esketamine, a stronger variant of ketamine. Unlike SPRAVATO, which the FDA approved specifically for Treatment-Resistant Depression, off-label use of ketamine for depression is common.

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