What ketamine treatment protocol do you follow?
For those who meet the DSM criteria for depression who have tried at least two different classes of traditional antidepressants [...]
How are Ketamine Infusions Administered?
At Altasano, ketamine infusions are administered through an IV, with an infusion pump over 40-60 minutes. Intramuscular ketamine is a [...]
What about Esketamine (Spravato)?
IV Ketamine therapy remains the gold-standard of TRD treatment, however the FDA approved esketamine (Spravato) is an option. The drug [...]
Why doesn’t insurance pay for Ketamine?
Insurance companies do not usually pay for medications that are given for “off-label use”. “Off-Label” use of a medicine is [...]
Is Ketamine safe?
Yes, Ketamine is safe when used responsibly. Ketamine does not slow down vital bodily functions such as respiration rate. Ketamine [...]
What is Ketamine?
Ketamine is a drug that has been used for over 50 years, traditionally as an anesthetic by anesthesia providers, emergency [...]
How does Ketamine Work?
Ketamine inhibits the N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor in our central nervous system. This receptor is activated by a neurotransmitter called [...]
Why Ketamine?
Attention on ketamine in the treatment of severe treatment resistant depression, PTSD, postpartum depression, severe anxiety, and other mental health [...]
Why do we need a G6PD test for High Dose Vitamin C?
G6PD is an X-linked gene that provides instructions for making an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. This enzyme, which is active [...]
When is it advisable not to get an IV Infusion?
Contraindications (a condition which makes a particular treatment or procedure possibly inadvisable): Allergy to any of the additives Anemia End [...]
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