Esketamine
Esketamine
Esketamine (pronounced es-KET-a-meen) is a medication primarily used in the treatment of treatment-resistant depression. It is a part of the class of drugs known as N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists.
Etymology
The term "Esketamine" is derived from the chemical name of the drug, which is S-ketamine. The "es" prefix is a reference to the S (sinister) configuration of the chiral carbon atom in the molecule.
Usage
Esketamine is used in conjunction with an oral antidepressant for the treatment of depression in adults who have not responded to other treatments. It is administered as a nasal spray under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
Related Terms
- Depression: A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
- N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists: A class of anesthetics that work to antagonize, or inhibit the action of, the N-Methyl-D-aspartate receptor.
- Treatment-resistant depression: A term used in clinical psychiatry to describe cases of major depressive disorder that do not respond adequately to appropriate courses of at least two antidepressants.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Esketamine include nausea, increased blood pressure, and hallucination. It is important to discuss these potential side effects with a healthcare provider before starting treatment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Esketamine
- Wikipedia's article - Esketamine
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