O uso off label de cetamina na depressão

Abstract

The present work aims to review the publications on the medical practice of the off label use of Ketamine in patients with depression refractory to traditional treatments. Currently, given the demand in which patients are refractory to traditional treatments for depression, this practice manifests itself significantly and with positive outcomes for patients. Based on the information cited, it was decided, in this work, to carry out a bibliographic survey regarding the off label use of Ketamine as a new therapeutic aspect in the treatment of depression in refractory cases. Thus, the purpose of this survey and the information collected is to collaborate with more studies and research on the drug (Ketamine) and its use for the treatment of depression. Since, conventional alternatives are not always enough for the remission of symptoms in all patients.