What is Ketamine Infusion Therapy? Everything You Need to Know!
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- What is Ketamine Infusion Therapy? Everything You Need to Know About Ketamine Therapy webinar hosted by Dr. Steven L Mandel MD and CEO Sam Mandel of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles (KCLA). This webinar addresses concerns sparked by the recent tragic passing of beloved actor Matthew Perry which was attributed to the "acute effects of ketamine" and other common questions about ketamine for depression.
KCLA is a world-renowned provider of ketamine for depression, PTSD, suicidality, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Ketamine Infusion Therapy is one of the fastest-acting, safest, and most effective mood disorder treatments available today. Results are usually seen within 4 days, with no long-term side effects, and KCLA has an 83% success rate. Contact us today for a free consultation.
I've been receiving ketamine IM in a clinical setting. It's saved my life!
Why hasn't the FDA approved ketamine for use in treating depression if there is so much data indicating how beneficial it is to patients? Is it because ketamine was patented as an anesthesia not as an anti depressant? Very informative talk. Thank you
Good question. Ketamine was approved as an anesthetic in 1970. Its patent is up. Its a cheap generic drug. The FDA has strict and very expensive requirements in order to approve drugs AND add indications to existing drugs. No one wants to pay for the process since the patent is up and they will never recoup their cost. It would have to be a philanthropic endeavor.
Do you use versed along with ketamine during infusions?
Sometimes, when needed, but we usually help patients relax with proper preparation, care, and support during the experience, as well as the ability to decrease the infusion rate to lighten it.
What are your thoughts on intramuscular vs IV injections? My clinic does everything "right" as you describe it, but they do IM and the rush produces extreme anxiety in me. I simply don`t understand their rationale. Can you maybe explain it to me?
Many clinics offer IM because it is faster and easier for them. As you point out, its less comfortable for most patients than IV. It is also not as safe nor efficacious as the IV route of administration.