Ketamine | |
Indication | • Resistant Depression (Off-label)
• Given as an Infusion two times a week |
Contraindication | • Hypersensitivity
• Infants • Conditions where increased Blood pressure may be counterproductive • Cerebrovascular accident • Severe Cardiac Problems • Known case or High risk of developing psychosis • Risk of Abuse and Misuse |
Benefit | • Quick relief from depressive symptoms
• Beneficial in severe symptoms |
Adverse effects (usually decreases in 3-4 weeks of therapy, usually reversible) |
• Prolonged Emergence reaction
• Hypertension |