The recently approved drug is said to relieve symptoms of depression as well as suicidal ideation in a short timeframe.
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FDA Approves Ketamine-Derived Spray for Depression
The newly approved esketamine nasal spray will be administered under a doctor’s supervision at approved and certified treatment centers.
Club Drug Ketamine Nears FDA Approval for Depression Treatment
Ketamine can relieve the symptoms of depression, but it’s especially effective at reducing suicidal thoughts quickly, sometimes within 40 minutes.
New Generation Of Antidepressants On FDA Fast Track
The medications, which are still in development, may be able to help those who have not found success with currently available antidepressants. Pharmaceutical companies are honing in on the potential of ketamine and more to provide fast-acting antidepressant relief, Healthline reports. Two examples are Janssen Pharmaceuticals’ esketamine nasal spray and Allergan’s rapastinel (a different, but… Continue reading New Generation Of Antidepressants On FDA Fast Track