A New Rapid-Acting Antidepressant
John H Krystal, Dennis S Charney, Ronald S Duman, John H Krystal, Dennis S Charney, Ronald S Duman
Abstract
The discovery of the strikingly rapid and robust antidepressant effects of r/s-ketamine for the treatment of antidepressant-resistant symptoms of depression has led to new insights into the biology of antidepressants and the FDA approval of its s-isomer, Esketamine (Spravato), the first mechanistically new treatment for depression in over 60 years. To view this Bench to Bedside, open or download the PDF.
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Source: PubMed