Depression

Depression is complex, and not everyone gets relief from their symptoms with traditional medical interventions. If you have treatment-resistant depression (TRD), Natty Pitera, APRN, CRNA, and the specialists at Oasis Infusions may have a solution for you. The Katy, Texas,  infusion center offers ketamine therapy and Spravato® for depression. Call today or use the online booking button to schedule a consultation and learn more about ketamine therapy for depression.

Why is my depression hard to treat?

Depression affects everyone differently, and no single treatment works for all. Though antidepressants and therapy help many people, some continue to have symptoms after trying many interventions. 

Depression that fails to respond to traditional interventions is called treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Ketamine therapy is one of the alternative treatments for people with treatment-resistant depression.

Oasis Infusions is a leading ketamine therapy clinic in Texas that provides treatment for people with depression. 

How can ketamine therapy help my depression?

Researchers theorize that ketamine therapy helps depression symptoms by creating new neural pathways in the brain. Ketamine is a noncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor agonist.

During therapy, ketamine binds to the NMDA receptors in the brain, causing an increase in glutamate levels. Glutamate is a neurotransmitter that carries chemical messages to your brain cells. 

Ketamine therapy forces the neurotransmitters to bind with other receptors, creating new neural pathways. It’s believed that these new neural connections boost mood and change your thinking pattern, relieving the depression symptoms. 

What can I expect during ketamine therapy for depression?

Before starting ketamine therapy at Oasis Infusions, you meet with one of the providers for a free consultation. They review your medical history and treatment and talk to you about ketamine therapy.

The infusion center provides ketamine in three forms:

Intravenous (IV) ketamine therapy

IV ketamine therapy is given through an IV line in the arm. Oasis Infusions provides IV ketamine therapy in their dedicated infusion room. 

Intramuscular ketamine therapy

Intramuscular ketamine therapy is an injection of ketamine into a muscle. 

Nasal spray

Spravato® is an FDA-approved medication for adults with treatment-resistant depression or major depression with suicidal thoughts or actions. Spravato contains esketamine, a drug made from ketamine, and is provided as a nasal spray.

All ketamine therapy treatments for depression are given at Oasis Infusions, and your provider closely monitors you during and after treatment.

When can I expect results from ketamine therapy for depression?

Ketamine therapy for depression works quickly, and you may notice improvements in your symptoms within hours after starting. 

The providers at Oasis Infusions work closely with you to create a ketamine therapy plan that fits your needs and goals. You may need a series of treatments to get long-term results. 

Call Oasis Infusions today or book an appointment online.