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Stress Responses and Cortisol Narrative review

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The Role of Ketamine in Treatment-resistant Depression: A Narrative Review

Ashwini Reddy, Swati Patel, Amiya Kumar Barik, Priya Thappa, Kiran Jangra, Kirandeep Kaur, et al.
Journal of Exploratory Research in Pharmacology Summary & key facts 2024 1 citation

SPRAVATO (esketamine) is a prescription nasal spray for adults with treatment‑resistant depression to be used together with an oral antidepressant. It must be given and watched by a healthcare provider because it can cause sedation, dissociation, and increases in blood pressure. Patients are observed for at least two hours after…

Stress Responses and Cortisol Treatment of Major Depression Tryptophan and brain disorders Ketamine
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