METHODS AND KITS FOR TREATING DEPRESSION

摘要

The present invention is directed to, inter alia, methods and kits for the treatment of depression (preferably, treatment resistant depression), or for the treatment of depression in a suicidal patient, and/or for the treatment and/or prevention of suicidality (e.g. suicidal ideations) comprising administering esketamine according to certain dosing regimens.

主权项

1. A method of treating depression in a patient, said method comprising:
(a) administering an effective amount of esketamine to said patient at a given frequency and during an induction phase of defined duration; and (b) administering an effective amount of esketamine to said patient less frequently during a subsequent maintenance phase of defined duration.