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Ketamine comparison

Method Intravenous Infusion (IV) Intramuscular Injection (IM) Intranasal Spray Sublingual Rapid Dissolve Tablet
Route Direct administration into a vein Injection into the muscle Administration by inhaling a spray into the nostrils Under the tongue absorption through the membranes of the mouth
Treatment Program 6 times in 2-4 weeks 8 times in 4-6 weeks 8 times in 4-6 weeks Daily or intermittent use over multiple months
Dosage Individually tailored sub-anesthetic amount enough to induce dissociative effect Individually tailored sub-anesthetic amount enough to induce dissociative effect Individually tailored sub-anesthetic amount enough to induce dissociative effect Individually tailored lower than macro-dosing standard, typically not to induce dissociative effect
Bioavailability 100% 93% 40-50% 25-40%
Onset of Action 1 min 5 mins 15 mins 10-20 mins
Strategy Fully controllable titration of dosing to achieve optimal therapeutic effect in the least number of sessions Uncontrollable dosing to achieve intense therapeutic effect in a few numbers of session Controllable dosing to achieve good therapeutic effect in a few numbers of sessions Collaborative managed low dosage treatment designed for long-term maintenance in sustaining ketamine’s therapeutic effect
Effects & Experience May induce profound psychedelic effect of dissociation or “out of body experience May induce profound but short psychedelic effect of dissociation or “out of body experience” May induce psychedelic effect of dissociation or “out of body experience” Typically, no trigger significant dissociative effect, but still provide antidepressant and antianxiety experience
Monitoring Under the supervision of a medical provider each session Under the supervision of a medical provider each session Under the supervision of a medical provider each session Self-administer under the direction of a medical provider
Integration Therapy Recommended Recommended Recommended Optional
Price $3000 for 6 dosing sessions $3600 for 8 dosing sessions $3600 for 8 dosing sessions Starting at $129 per month*
Booster (as needed) $499 per session $449 per session $429 per session No booster necessary
Appointment Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule
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