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Page values for "Esketamine"

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FieldField typeValue
genericString
brandStringSpravato
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,NMDA receptor antagonist (uncompetitive) dissociative
mechanismString
usesStringTreatment-resistant depression (TRD) in adults, as adjunct to oral antidepressant (FDA-approved March 2019). Depressive symptoms in adults with MDD with acute suicidal ideation or behavior (FDA-approved Aug 2020).
starting_doseStringInduction (TRD): 56 mg intranasal twice weekly × 4 weeks. Maintenance: 56-84 mg once weekly × 4 weeks, then 56-84 mg every 1-2 weeks. For acute suicidality: 84 mg twice weekly × 4 weeks. Administered under medical supervision in REMS-certified site.
preparationsString28 mg/device (each dose uses 2 devices)
fda_maxString84 mg per session
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Intranasal (under direct medical supervision)
onsetStringWithin hours of first administration
durationStringAcute effect ~24 hours; cumulative effect builds with repeated dosing
halflifeString~7-12 hours
bioavailabilityString~48% intranasal
pregnancyStringAvoid; may cause fetal harm
legalStringRx, Schedule III (US). REMS program required.