Spravato

Drug

Drug Profile

Spravato is intranasal esketamine, an NMDA receptor antagonist indicated in adults for treatment-resistant depression (as monotherapy or with an oral antidepressant) and for depressive symptoms in major depressive disorder with acute suicidal ideation or behavior. The label notes administration under healthcare supervision with REMS controls. U.S. labeling lists initial approval as 1970 (ketamine).

Drug Class
Non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist
Approval Status
FDA approved (label lists Initial U.S. Approval: 1970 [ketamine])
Mechanism of Action
Esketamine is a non-selective, non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist; antidepressant mechanism is unknown.
Brand Names
  • SPRAVATO
Indications
  • \Treatment-resistant depression in adults (as monotherapy or with an oral antidepressant)\
  • \Depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder with acute suicidal ideation or behavior (with an oral antidepressant)\

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