Ketamine indicated for depression, suicidal ideation, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, chronic pain, eating disorders, end-of-life distress.
Be cautious using ketamine with psychotic and dissociative disorders.
Careful monitoring and follow-up is key to address substance abuse concerns.
Effects to be mindful of include: nausea, dizziness, dissociation, hallucinations, transient increases in heart rate and blood pressure.
Where possible, a supportive loved one who is educated about ketamine can facilitate "psychological safety."