Understanding the Benefits of Ketamine Therapy | Lone Star Infusion

What Is Ketamine Prescribed For? Acomprehensive guidetothemedicaluses,brandnames,andsafety considerationsof ketaminetherapy

FDA-APPROVED

BRAND: KETALAR®

Ketamine as an Anesthetic Ketaminewas firstFDA-approvedasananestheticagent andremains widelyusedin surgicalanddiagnosticsettingsunderthe brandname Ketalar®.

IV or IM Delivery

Sedation & Pain Relief

Administered via intravenous

Provides effective analgesia

or intramuscular injection

without opioid dependence risks

Surgical Use Approved for anesthesia during surgery and diagnostic procedures

Ketamine for Depression Treatment A Breakthrough for TreatmentResistant Depression Ketamine isusedoff-labelfor

treatment-resistant depression (TRD), delivering rapid antidepressant effects

via IV infusion. The FDA-approved nasal spray SPRAVATO® (esketamine) is

specifically indicated for TRD and major depressive disorder with acute suicidal ideation.

SPRAVATO® must be

administered under strict

medical supervision in certified healthcare settings.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety & Usage Notes 1

2

Controlled Substance

REMS Certification

substance due to its potential for abuse and

Strategy certification for prescribing and dispensing.

Ketamine is classified as a Schedule III controlled dependence.

SPRAVATO® requires a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation

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Known Side Effects

Usage Limitations

increased blood pressure during treatment.

general anesthetic agent.

May include sedation, dissociation, nausea, and

SPRAVATO® is not approved for pediatric use or as a

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