Mercy Seat Mental Health Treatment Center: Stella A Tih, DNP

Mercy Seat Mental Health Treatment Center: Stella A Tih, DNP

Spravato Treatment Service

Spravato Treatment for Depression

Your struggle with depression ends here!

What is Spravato?

Spravato is a nasal spray prescribed by doctors and endorsed by the FDA. It’s formulated with esketamine, derived from ketamine—a drug known for anesthesia and, in smaller doses, treating depression. Typically administered in healthcare clinics, Spravato is combined with oral antidepressants. It’s notably effective for severe depression that’s tough to treat, including cases with suicidal ideation, often delivering relief within hours of use.

What to expect during Spravato treatment

Spravato treatment is tailored to each individual’s requirements but typically involves administering three doses of the nasal spray, spaced around 5 minutes apart while being supervised in the Spravato treatment center Each treatment session lasts around two hours, during which patients are closely monitored in a comfortable and secure environment. Due to potential side effects, it’s important not to drive yourself home afterward; instead, arrange for a friend, family member, or ride-sharing service to ensure a safe journey home.

What to expect after a Spravato treatment

After you use SPRAVATO, you’ll need to stay at the Spravato treatment center for at least two hours. During this time, you can relax while a healthcare provider keeps an eye on you for any potential side effects.

Since there’s a chance of side effects affecting your mental alertness and coordination, you might not be able to drive, operate machinery, or do anything requiring full alertness until the next day. It’s important to arrange for rides on treatment days.

Benefits of Spravato medication

  • Rapid results
  • Long-term improvement
  • Reduced chance of relapse

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spravato FDA Approved?

Certainly. Spravato received FDA approval in 2019 and is protected by a patent until 2024. After that, generic versions are likely to become available on the market.

Is Spravato Addictive?

It’s not very likely that using Spravato at the recommended doses and frequency to treat mood symptoms will result in dependence or addiction.

How is Spravato Different Than Taking an Antidepressant?

Researchers suggest that Spravato treats depression by targeting the NMDA receptor and glutamate neurotransmitter system in the brain. Scientific studies emphasize the crucial role of NMDA/glutamate in regulating mood, behavior, memory, and learning processes.
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