Which of the following statements is/are TRUE ABOUT Spravato? [Select ALL THAT APPLY].
a. It is indicated for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression.
b. Lketamine is its active ingredient.
c. It is a schedule IV controlled substance.
d. It is a non-competitive N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist.
e. It is available as a nasal spray.
Answer: (a,d,e)
The active ingredient found in Spravato is Esketamine. It is available in a nasal spray. It is a schedule III controlled substance.
Spravato is a non-competitive N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist indicated, in conjunction with an oral antidepressant, for the treatment of:
1. Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in adults.
2. Depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) with acute suicidal ideation or behavior.
Spravato is administered intranasally under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
The recommended dosage of Spravato (Esketamine) for the treatment of depressive symptoms in adults with MDD with acute suicidal ideation or behavior is 84 mg twice per week for 4 weeks. Dosage may be reduced to 56 mg twice per week based on tolerability.
Spravato (Esketamine) is for nasal use only. The nasal spray device delivers a total of 28 mg of Esketamine. To prevent loss of medication, do not prime the device before use. Use 2 devices (for a 56 mg dose) or 3 devices (for an 84 mg dose), with a 5-minute rest between use of each device.
Dissociation, dizziness, nausea, sedation, vertigo, hypoesthesia, anxiety, lethargy, blood pressure increased, vomiting, and feeling drunk are commonly reported side effects of Spravato.
Because of the risks for sedation, dissociation, and abuse and misuse, Spravato (Esketamine) is only available through a restricted program called the Spravato (Esketamine) Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program.
Spravato (Esketamine) can only be administered at healthcare settings certified in the Spravato (Esketamine) REMS Program and to patients enrolled in the program.
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