Ketamine is the compound developed back in 1950 and has been used as anesthetic medicine during the surgery for making the patients sleep and decrease the pain sensation. But in recent days ketamine has received approval and is being used as a method of treating the depression, anxiety and PTSD like symptoms.
What ketamine does to our body?
Ketamine has been used since long as a type of “dissociative anesthesia”. It means it can make a person relaxed and free from worry. Sometimes the person may feel that he or she is detached from the surrounding. In other words, it can make person feel disconnected from the real words. Biologically it works by acting in NMDA receptors and change the level of glutamate, a neurotransmitter in brain. It has fast effect as it is given to vein through injection and thus results in rapid effect.
Is ketamine approved for treatment of depression?
Though ketamine has not received FDA approval for treatment of psychiatric disorders, esketamine a similar compound to ketamine has been approved for treatment of depression and suicidality. Taking ketamine without the doctor’s prescription and supervision may be dangerous and have different adverse effects.
What are side effects of ketamine treatment?
Ketamine has number of side effects. The common ones are:
- Confusion
- Dissociative state
- Drowsiness and increased sleep
- Nausea and vomiting
- Vivid dreams
- Disorientation
- Hallucinations
What are the uses of Ketamine in psychiatry?
Though main use of ketamine at present is in the form of anesthesia, it has been used off label in various psychiatric and mental health conditions:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post traumatic stress disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive disorder
How long you need to take ketamine?
Your doctor schedules the time and appointment. Usually it is done for 5-6 sessions in every alternate day for depression or anxiety. You don’t need to be admitted and can be done as per the daycare procedure.
Where is it done in Kathmandu , Nepal?
We can plan for the ketamine treatment after consultation with psychiatrist at Dr. Purushottam Adhikari’s Mind Clinic. You can book appointment by messaging in whatsapp on 9841066077.
How much does it costs for ketamine treatment?
The cost of medicine and procedure depends upon the center and doctor from where you are doing it. You can fix the appointment with the psychiatrist at our clinic and we can discuss further.