Ketamines

Ketamine is a short-acting general anesthetic that's been around since the 1970s. It was first used in the United States for sedation and pain management ...

Your doctor can tell you about the latest research and medical uses for ketamine, including the pros and cons of the drug. You can also check with your individual plan regarding coverage. But injectable ketamine for depression or other mental health conditions is not yet FDA-approved and may not be covered. Recreational ketamine may be used alone or mixed with other illegal substances. However, more data is needed to understand the drug’s safety and effectiveness for some types of pain management, especially for long-term chronic pain. The drug is also popular for recreational use because of its dissociative effects.