SPRAVATO®▼
28 mg nasal spray, solution
PRESCRIBING INFORMATIONACTIVE INGREDIENT(S):
Esketamine hydrochloride.
Please refer to Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) before prescribing.
INDICATION(S): In combination with a SSRI or SNRI, for adults with treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder, who have not responded to at least two different treatments with antidepressants in the current moderate to severe depressive episode. Co-administered with oral antidepressant therapy in adults with a moderate to severe episode of Major Depressive Disorder, as acute short-term treatment, for the rapid reduction of depressive symptoms, which according to clinical judgement constitute a psychiatric emergency.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION: Decision to prescribe should be determined by a psychiatrist. Self‑administered under the direct supervision of a healthcare professional (HCP). Treatment session consists of nasal administration and a post‑administration observation period, in an appropriate clinical setting. Before treatment: assess blood pressure (BP). If baseline BP is elevated, risks of short‑term increases in BP and benefit of treatment should be considered. Should not be administered if an increase in BP or intracranial pressure poses a serious risk. Additional precautions: patients with clinically significant / unstable cardiovascular / respiratory conditions: only administer in a setting where resuscitation equipment and HCPs with training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation are available. Post‑administration: assess BP 40 minutes after treatment, subsequently as clinically warranted. Monitor patients BP, for sedation and dissociation, until considered clinically stable and ready to leave. Adults <65 years with treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder: Induction phase: weeks 1-4: day 1 dose of 56 mg, then 56 mg or 84 mg twice weekly. Maintenance phase: weeks 5-8: 56 mg or 84 mg once weekly. From week 9: 56 mg or 84 mg every 2 weeks or once weekly. Adults ≥65 years with treatment-resistant Major Depressive disorder: Induction phase: weeks 1-4: day 1 dose of 28 mg, then 28 mg, 56 mg or 84 mg twice weekly. Maintenance phase: weeks 5-8: 28 mg, 56 mg or 84 mg once weekly. From week 9: 28 mg, 56 mg or 84 mg every 2 weeks or once weekly. All dose changes in 28 mg increments. Evaluate evidence of therapeutic benefit at the end of induction phase and in maintenance phase, to determine need for continued treatment. After depressive symptoms improve, treatment is recommended for at least 6 months. Adults <65 years for acute short-term treatment of psychiatric emergency due to Major Depressive Disorder: 84 mg twice weekly for 4 weeks. Dosage reduction to 56 mg should be made based on tolerability. After 4 weeks of treatment with Spravato, the oral antidepressant (AD) therapy should be continued, per clinical judgement. Adults ≥65 years; for acute short-term treatment of psychiatric emergency due to Major Depressive Disorder: not studied. Efficacy in Japanese and Chinese patients with treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder has been studied, but not established. Children: no data. Hepatic impairment: no dose adjustment for mild (Child Pugh class A) or moderate (Child Pugh class B) hepatic impairment. Caution when using maximum dose of 84 mg with moderate hepatic impairment. Not recommended in severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh class C). Renal impairment: no dose adjustment in mild to severe renal impairment. Patients on dialysis not studied.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypersensitivity to active substance, ketamine, or excipients. Patients for whom an increase in BP or intracranial pressure poses a serious risk: aneurysmal vascular disease (including intracranial, thoracic, or abdominal aorta, or peripheral arterial vessels), history of intracerebral haemorrhage, recent (within 6 weeks) cardiovascular event, including myocardial infarction.
SPECIAL WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS: Suicide/suicidal thoughts or clinical worsening: The effectiveness of Spravato in preventing suicide or in reducing suicidal ideation or behaviour has not been demonstrated. Use of Spravato does not preclude the need for hospitalisation if clinically warranted, even if patients experience improvement after an initial dose of Spravato. Closely supervise, especially in early treatment and following dose changes and monitor patients closely during treatment, as risk persists until significant remission occurs, risk of suicide may increase in the early stages of recovery. Alert patients and caregivers of the need to monitor for any clinical worsening, suicidal behaviour/thoughts and unusual changes in behaviour. Seek medical advice immediately if symptoms present. Neuropsychiatric and motor impairments: somnolence, sedation, dissociative symptoms, perception disturbances, dizziness, vertigo, anxiety occurred during clinical trials. At each treatment session monitor patients until considered stable as attention, judgment, thinking, reaction speed and motor skills may be impaired. Respiratory depression: concomitant use with CNS depressants may increase risk for sedation. During post-marketing use, rare cases of respiratory depression have been observed with the use of Spravato in combination with CNS depressants or in patients with comorbidities such as obesity, anxiety, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. These events were transient in nature and resolved after verbal/tactile stimulation or supplemental oxygen. Closely monitor for sedation and respiratory depression. Effect on BP: transient increases in systolic and/or diastolic BP with peak at approx. 40 minutes post administration, lasts approx. 1‑2 hours. Monitor BP. If BP remains elevated seek assistance from practitioners experienced in BP management; symptoms of a hypertensive crisis, refer immediately for emergency care. Cardiovascular or respiratory conditions: clinically significant or unstable cardiovascular / respiratory conditions: only initiate treatment if benefit outweighs the risk. Drug abuse, dependence, withdrawal: Spravato contains esketamine and may be subject to abuse and diversion. Patients with history of drug abuse or dependence may be at greater risk. Prior to prescribing, assess patient’s risk for abuse or misuse. While on therapy, monitor for the development of abuse or misuse, including drug seeking behaviour. Other populations at risk: use with caution in patients with presence/history of psychosis, mania or bipolar disorder; hyperthyroidism that has not been sufficiently treated; history of brain injury, hypertensive encephalopathy, intrathecal therapy with ventricular shunts, or any other condition associated with increased intracranial pressure. Hepatotoxicity reported with chronic ketamine use, cannot exclude the potential for such an effect due to long-term. Urinary tract symptoms: monitor for urinary tract and bladder symptoms during treatment. Refer to appropriate healthcare provider when symptoms persist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Very common: dissociation, dizziness, headache, somnolence, dysgeusia, hypoaesthesia, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, blood pressure increased. Common: anxiety, euphoric mood, confusional state, derealisation, irritability, hallucination including visual hallucination, agitation, illusion, panic attack, time perception altered, paraesthesia, sedation, tremor, mental impairment, lethargy, dysarthria, disturbance in attention, vision blurred, tinnitus, hyperacusis, tachycardia, hypertension, nasal discomfort, throat irritation, oropharyngeal pain, nasal dryness including nasal crusting, nasal pruritus, hypoaesthesia oral, dry mouth, hyperhidrosis, pollakiuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, feeling abnormal, feeling drunk, asthenia, crying, feeling of body temperature change. Rare:respiratory depression. Refer to SmPC for other side effects.
PREGNANCY: Not recommended. Discontinue treatment if a woman becomes pregnant and counsel about the potential risk to the foetus and clinical/therapeutic options as soon as possible.
LACTATION: Discontinue breast-feeding or discontinue / abstain from treatment.
INTERACTIONS: Closely monitor for increase in sedation in concomitant use with CNS depressants (benzodiazepines, opioids, alcohol). Closely monitor BP when concomitantly used with psychostimulants (amphetamines, methylphenidate, modafinil, armodafinil), xanthine derivatives, ergometrine, thyroid hormones, vasopressin, or MAOIs, such as, tranylcypromine, selegiline, phenelzine.
Refer to SmPC for full details of interactions.
LEGAL CATEGORY: Prescription Only Medicine (POM), CD Schedule 2.
PRESENTATIONS, PACK SIZES, MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) & BASIC NHS COSTS
PRESENTATIONS | PACK SIZES | MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) | BASIC NHS COSTS |
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28 mg nasal spray | 1 device |
NI: EU/1/19/1410/001 GB: PLGB 00242/0648 |
£163 |
28 mg nasal spray | 2 devices |
NI: EU/1/19/1410/002 GB: PLGB 00242/0648 |
£326 |
28 mg nasal spray | 3 devices |
NI: EU/1/19/1410/003 GB: PLGB 00242/0648 |
£489 |
MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER:
Northern Ireland: Janssen-Cilag International NV, Turnhoutseweg 30, B-2340 Beerse, Belgium.
Great Britain: Janssen-Cilag Limited, 50-100 Holmers Farm Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4EG UK.
FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM: Janssen-Cilag Limited, 50-100 Holmers Farm Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4EG UK.
Prescribing information last revised: December 2022