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Intranasal Ketamine (Esketamine, Spravato)
Esketamine is a more potent version of the anesthetic ketamine. It's an NMDA receptor antagonist that binds more tightly to glutamate receptors in the brain, which increases glutamate levels and impacts more brain cells at once. This can relieve depressive symptoms within hours and can have lasting effects for weeks.
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Health Canada Approved
Who Would Benefit from this Service
Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)
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For adults who have tried at least two other antidepressants without significant improvement.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with suicidal ideation or behaviour
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For adults with depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts or actions.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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For adults with PTSD, a mental health condition caused by trauma.
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