INDICATIONS

Ketamine has several indications in psychiatry, including:

1. Treatment-resistant depression: Ketamine has shown promising results in treating patients with depression that has not responded to other treatments. It is particularly effective in rapidly reducing suicidal thoughts and symptoms of anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure).
2. Anxiety disorders: Ketamine has been studied for the treatment of various anxiety disorders, such as social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It has been shown to reduce symptoms and improve overall functioning.
3. Bipolar disorder: Ketamine may be useful in treating bipolar depression, particularly in cases where other treatments have failed.
4. Suicidal ideation: Ketamine has been shown to rapidly reduce suicidal ideation in patients with depression and other psychiatric disorders.
5. Postpartum depression: Ketamine has been studied as a treatment for postpartum depression, a condition that can affect women after giving birth.
6. Borderline personality disorder: Ketamine may be useful in reducing symptoms of emotional dysregulation and impulsivity in patients with borderline personality disorder.
7. Schizophrenia: Ketamine may be useful in treating symptoms of schizophrenia, particularly negative symptoms such as apathy and social withdrawal.
8. Chronic pain: Ketamine has been studied as a treatment for chronic pain conditions, such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain.
9. Substance use disorders: Ketamine may be useful in the treatment of substance use disorders, particularly in reducing cravings and improving mood.
10. Eating disorders: Ketamine has been studied as a treatment for anorexia nervosa, a condition characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image. It may be useful in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in these patients.