FDA, ketamine and major depressive disorder

FDA approves J&J's patented psychedelic esketamine for depression without requiring you take other antidepressants with it
On Tuesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Johnson & Johnson's hallucinogenic drug esketamine (brand name Spravato) nasal spray as a "monotherapy" treatment for major depressive disorder.
FDA OKs Esketamine Nasal Spray Monotherapy for Resistant Depression
The expanded indication allows esketamine nasal spray to be used as a standalone treatment in adults with MDD who have not responded to at least two oral antidepressants.
FDA approves standalone use of J&J’s ketamine-derived depression treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded approval for Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, Spravato, to allow it to be used as a standalone treatment for patients with severe depression, the company said on Tuesday.
FDA Expands Approval of Esketamine for Depression
The FDA approved esketamine (Spravato) nasal spray as monotherapy for adults with treatment-resistant depression who had an inadequate response to at least two oral antidepressants, maker Johnson & Johnson announced on Tuesday.
FDA-approved nasal spray for severe depression can lead to remission
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the nasal spray Spravato for the treatment of major depression in people who have not responded to at least two oral antidepressants.
FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray for severe depression
Johnson & Johnson has announced the FDA’s approval of a first-of-its-kind, esketamine nasal spray called Spravato for the standalone treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), PTSD, and similar psychiatric conditions.
Esketamine Approved by FDA as First Monotherapy for Treatment-Resistent Depression
Esketamine (Spravato; Johnson & Johnson) is now the first and only monotherapy for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) with inadequate response to at least 2 oral antidepressants.
FDA approves Spravato as monotherapy for adults with major depressive disorder
The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application for Spravato, an esketamine nasal spray that can be used as monotherapy for adults with treatment-resistant depression, Johnson & Johnson announced in a press release.
FDA Approves Esketamine Nasal Spray for Resistant Depression
FDA approves esketamine nasal spray as a standalone treatment for adults with treatment-resistant depression, offering rapid symptom relief.
Spravato Nasal Spray Can Now Be Used Alone for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its approval of a ketamine nasal spray, Spravato (esketamine), as a standalone therapy for adults with treatment-resistant depression.
What to Know About the New Nasal Spray for Tough Depression
CIII allows people who have tried at least two oral antidepressants to use the spray on its own – without the need for more medication.
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