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Advertorial Content sponsored by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. PROVIDING EFFECTIVE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS By Eric Tepper, M.D. January 24, 2022 13 min read Scroll down or click here to view Indications and Important Safety Information The impact of depression is severe, and the role we have as primary care physicians (PCPs) to treat these conditions is critical. Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects more than 19 million American adults.1 The nine core symptoms include depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, change in sleep, appetite or weight, diminished concentration, feelings of worthlessness, psychomotor agitation or retardation, suicidal ideation and/or fatigue or loss of energy. According to DSM-5, to meet diagnostic criteria for MDD five (or more) symptoms must be present during the same two-week period and represent a change from previous functioning, and at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure.2 Challenging to treat forms of depression plague many Americans, making effective treatment even more crucial for the PCP. Screening for mental illness is not new to PCPs. Fifty-four percent of PCPs report that they typically create a behavioral health treatment plan for their patients, and 43 percent usually or always provide counseling services to their patients.3 There are a number of antidepressant options available, and for many they work well. But not all depression is created equal, and some patients are faced with what we call “challenging to treat depression.” As noted above, about 19.4 million adults are estimated to have major depressive disorder in the United States and, according to the STAR*D trial, about a third do not respond to two or more antidepressants of adequate dose and duration and can be considered to have treatment-resistant depression (TRD).1,4 In cases of challenging to treat depression, PCPs should refer patients to a mental health specialist, as possible, and as appropriate. There are several treatment options available for TRD that PCPs and other mental health professionals should be aware of for their patients: * Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is one option for those who have not responded to at least one antidepressant. During a TMS session, an electromagnetic coil is placed against a patient’s scalp. Patients then undergo a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate brain neurons. This process may help relieve the symptoms of depression.5 Patients are often required to attend daily treatments to a center with a TMS device. * Certain oral atypical antipsychotics are shown to be effective when used as add-on agents to traditional selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors in patients with TRD. These medications are used to treat depressive disorders with or without psychotic symptoms and can be a helpful approach to managing depression along with psychotherapy.6* * Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure during which a patient is put under general anesthesia, and small currents are passed through the brain in a controlled way, triggering a brief seizure to change the brain’s chemistry. ECT can reverse symptoms of TRD when other previously tried treatments have been unsuccessful.7 * SPRAVATO® (esketamine) CIII nasal spray in conjunction with an oral antidepressant was approved by the FDA in 2019 for adults with TRD and in 2020 to treat depressive symptoms in adults with MDD with acute suicidal ideation or behavior. It is not known if SPRAVATO® is safe and effective for use in preventing suicide or in reducing acute suicidal ideation or behavior. SPRAVATO® is thought to inhibit the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor and, although the mechanism by which SPRAVATO® exerts its antidepressant effect is unknown, it is believed to work differently than currently available oral antidepressants. Spravato also uses a different delivery method – patients self-administer the medication through a nasal spray, something that had never been done before for the treatment of TRD.8 SPRAVATO® has Boxed WARNINGS for Sedation, Dissociation (which may be described as feeling disconnected from yourself, your thoughts, feelings, space and time), Abuse and Misuse, and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors and is only available through the SPRAVATO® Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program. Click here for additional Important Safety Information. * No Janssen atypical antipsychotic products are indicated for the treatment of TRD. More About SPRAVATO® SPRAVATO® is a helpful option with a different approach for adults with two subtypes of challenging to treat forms of depression. A PCP can refer a patient to a certified SPRAVATO® treatment center or choose to treat the patient at their office by becoming a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)-certified treatment center. Treatment centers must be REMS-certified to administer SPRAVATO® because of the risks of serious adverse outcomes such as sedation and dissociation caused by SPRAVATO® administration, and abuse and misuse of SPRAVATO®. A REMS is a strategy to manage known or potential risks associated with a drug and is required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure that the benefits of the drug outweigh its risks. To refer a patient to a SPRAVATO® treatment center, patients must be diagnosed with TRD or require treatment of depressive symptoms of MDD with suicidal thoughts or actions. Specifically for TRD, patients may be appropriate for SPRAVATO® if, after trying at least two or more oral antidepressants, they continue to experience symptoms of MDD. The medication must be administered at a REMS-certified treatment center, where patients are monitored for at least two hours after treatment for side effects including sedation and dissociation, and blood pressure is also checked intermittently. SPRAVATO® treatment centers are available across the country, and HCPs can connect with treatment centers in their region by finding a treatment center near them. I treat a number of patients with SPRAVATO® and am glad that my office is a certified treatment center so that I have this as an option in my medication toolbox. The Role of PCPs in Mental Health Treatment By being aware of these different medications and keeping abreast of the treatment options available for TRD, we can help find interventions that offer meaningful benefit to patients when it comes to their mental health. In an age where more people than ever are being diagnosed with mental illness, it’s important that we as PCPs not only recognize when a patient with mental health concerns is sitting in our office but know about treatment options that may help lead them to lasting recovery.1 Indications and Important Safety Information Indications: SPRAVATO® (esketamine) CIII Nasal Spray is indicated, in conjunction with an oral antidepressant, for the treatment of: * Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in adults. * Depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) with acute suicidal ideation or behavior. Limitations of Use: * The effectiveness of SPRAVATO® in preventing suicide or in reducing suicidal ideation or behavior has not been demonstrated. Use of SPRAVATO® does not preclude the need for hospitalization if clinically warranted, even if patients experience improvement after an initial dose of SPRAVATO®. * SPRAVATO® is not approved as an anesthetic agent. The safety and effectiveness of SPRAVATO® as an anesthetic agent have not been established. Important Safety Information WARNING: SEDATION, DISSOCIATION; ABUSE AND MISUSE; and SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning * Risk for sedation and dissociation after administration. Monitor patients for at least two hours after administration (5.1, 5.2). * Potential for abuse and misuse. Consider the risks and benefits of using SPRAVATO® prior to use in patients at higher risk of abuse. Monitor for signs and symptoms of abuse and misuse (5.3). * SPRAVATO® is only available through a restricted program called the SPRAVATO® REMS (5.4). * Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients taking antidepressants. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. SPRAVATO® is not approved for use in pediatric patients (5.5). CONTRAINDICATIONS SPRAVATO® is contraindicated in patients with: * Aneurysmal vascular disease (including thoracic and abdominal aorta, intracranial and peripheral arterial vessels) or arteriovenous malformation. * History of intracerebral hemorrhage. * Hypersensitivity to esketamine, ketamine, or any of the excipients. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Sedation: In clinical trials, 48% to 61% of SPRAVATO®-treated patients developed sedation and 0.3% to 0.4% of SPRAVATO®-treated patients experienced loss of consciousness. Because of the possibility of delayed or prolonged sedation, patients must be monitored by a healthcare provider for at least 2 hours at each treatment session, followed by an assessment to determine when the patient is considered clinically stable and ready to leave the healthcare setting. Closely monitor for sedation with concomitant use of SPRAVATO® with CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, opioids, alcohol). Dissociation: The most common psychological effects of SPRAVATO® were dissociative or perceptual changes (including distortion of time, space and illusions), derealization and depersonalization (61% to 84% of SPRAVATO®-treated patients developed dissociative or perceptual changes). Given its potential to induce dissociative effects, carefully assess patients with psychosis before administering SPRAVATO®; treatment should be initiated only if the benefit outweighs the risk. Because of the risks of dissociation, patients must be monitored by a healthcare provider for at least 2 hours at each treatment session, followed by an assessment to determine when the patient is considered clinically stable and ready to leave the healthcare setting. Abuse and Misuse: SPRAVATO® contains esketamine, a Schedule III controlled substance (CIII), and may be subject to abuse and diversion. Assess each patient’s risk for abuse or misuse prior to prescribing and monitor all patients for the development of these behaviors or conditions, including drug-seeking behavior, while on therapy. Individuals with a history of drug abuse or dependence are at greater risk; therefore, use careful consideration prior to treatment of individuals with a history of substance use disorder and monitor for signs of abuse or dependence. SPRAVATO® Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS): SPRAVATO® is available only through a restricted program called the SPRAVATO® REMS because of the risks of serious adverse outcomes from sedation, dissociation, and abuse and misuse. Important requirements of the SPRAVATO® REMS include the following: * Healthcare settings must be certified in the program and ensure that SPRAVATO® is: * Only dispensed and administered in healthcare settings. * Patients treated in outpatient settings (e.g., medical offices and clinics) must be enrolled in the program. * Administered by patients under the direct observation of a healthcare provider and that patients are monitored by a healthcare provider for at least 2 hours after administration of SPRAVATO®. * Pharmacies must be certified in the REMS and must only dispense SPRAVATO® to healthcare settings that are certified in the program. Further information, including a list of certified pharmacies, is available at www.SPRAVATOrems.com or 1-855-382-6022. Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Adolescents and Young Adults: In pooled analyses of placebo-controlled trials of antidepressant drugs (SSRIs and other antidepressant classes) that included adult and pediatric patients, the incidence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in patients age 24 years and younger was greater than in placebo-treated patients. SPRAVATO® is not approved in pediatric (<18 years of age) patients. There was considerable variation in risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among drugs, but there was an increased risk identified in young patients for most drugs studied. Monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially during the initial few months of drug therapy and at times of dosage changes. Counsel family members or caregivers of patients to monitor for changes in behavior and to alert the healthcare provider. Consider changing the therapeutic regimen, including possibly discontinuing SPRAVATO® and/or the concomitant oral antidepressant, in patients whose depression is persistently worse, or who are experiencing emergent suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Increase in Blood Pressure: SPRAVATO® causes increases in systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure (BP) at all recommended doses. Increases in BP peak approximately 40 minutes after SPRAVATO® administration and last approximately 4 hours. Approximately 8% to 19% of SPRAVATO®-treated patients experienced an increase of more than 40 mmHg in systolic BP and/or 25 mmHg in diastolic BP in the first 1.5 hours after administration at least once during the first 4 weeks of treatment. A substantial increase in blood pressure could occur after any dose administered even if smaller blood pressure effects were observed with previous administrations. SPRAVATO® is contraindicated in patients for whom an increase in BP or intracranial pressure poses a serious risk (e.g., aneurysmal vascular disease, arteriovenous malformation, history of intracerebral hemorrhage). Before prescribing SPRAVATO®, patients with other cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions should be carefully assessed to determine whether the potential benefits of SPRAVATO® outweigh its risk. Assess BP prior to administration of SPRAVATO®. In patients whose BP is elevated prior to SPRAVATO® administration (as a general guide: >140/90 mmHg), a decision to delay SPRAVATO® therapy should take into account the balance of benefit and risk in individual patients. BP should be monitored for at least 2 hours after SPRAVATO® administration. Measure blood pressure around 40 minutes post-dose and subsequently as clinically warranted until values decline. If BP remains high, promptly seek assistance from practitioners experienced in BP management. Refer patients experiencing symptoms of a hypertensive crisis (e.g., chest pain, shortness of breath) or hypertensive encephalopathy (e.g., sudden severe headache, visual disturbances, seizures, diminished consciousness, or focal neurological deficits) immediately for emergency care. Closely monitor blood pressure with concomitant use of SPRAVATO® with psychostimulants (e.g., amphetamines, methylphenidate, modafinil, armodafinil) or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). In patients with a history of hypertensive encephalopathy, more intensive monitoring, including more frequent blood pressure and symptom assessment, is warranted because these patients are at increased risk for developing encephalopathy with even small increases in blood pressure. Cognitive Impairment Short-Term Cognitive Impairment: In a study in healthy volunteers, a single dose of SPRAVATO® caused cognitive performance decline 40 minutes post-dose. Compared to placebo-treated subjects, SPRAVATO®-treated subjects required a greater effort to complete the cognitive tests at 40 minutes post-dose. Cognitive performance and mental effort were comparable between SPRAVATO® and placebo at 2 hours post-dose. Sleepiness was comparable after 4 hours post dose. Long-Term Cognitive Impairment: Long-term cognitive and memory impairment have been reported with repeated ketamine misuse or abuse. No adverse effects of SPRAVATO® nasal spray on cognitive functioning were observed in a one-year open-label safety study; however, the long-term cognitive effects of SPRAVATO® have not been evaluated beyond one year. Impaired Ability to Drive and Operate Machinery: Before SPRAVATO® administration, instruct patients not to engage in potentially hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination, such as driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery, until the next day following a restful sleep. Patients will need to arrange transportation home following treatment with SPRAVATO®. Ulcerative or Interstitial Cystitis: Cases of ulcerative or interstitial cystitis have been reported in individuals with long-term off-label use or misuse/abuse of ketamine. In clinical studies with SPRAVATO® nasal spray, there was a higher rate of lower urinary tract symptoms (pollakiuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, nocturia, and cystitis) in SPRAVATO®-treated patients than in placebo-treated patients. No cases of esketamine-related interstitial cystitis were observed in any of the studies, which involved treatment for up to a year. Monitor for urinary tract and bladder symptoms during the course of treatment with SPRAVATO® and refer to an appropriate healthcare provider as clinically warranted. PREGNANCY, EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, AND LACTATION SPRAVATO® is not recommended during pregnancy. SPRAVATO® may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to an infant exposed to SPRAVATO® in utero. Advise women of reproductive potential to consider pregnancy planning and prevention. There are risks to the mother associated with untreated depression in pregnancy. If a woman becomes pregnant while being treated with SPRAVATO®, treatment with SPRAVATO® should be discontinued and the patient should be counseled about the potential risk to the fetus. Pregnancy Exposure Registry: There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants, including SPRAVATO®, during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by contacting the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/ clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/. SPRAVATO® is present in human milk. Because of the potential for neurotoxicity, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with SPRAVATO®. SELECT USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Geriatric Use: No overall differences in the safety profile were observed between patients 65 years of age and older and patients younger than 65 years of age. At the end of a 4-week, randomized, double-blind study, there was no statistically significant difference between groups on the primary efficacy endpoint. Hepatic Impairment: SPRAVATO®-treated patients with moderate hepatic impairment may need to be monitored for adverse reactions for a longer period of time. SPRAVATO® has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C). Use in this population is not recommended. ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions with SPRAVATO® plus oral antidepressant (incidence ≥5% and at least twice that of placebo nasal spray plus oral antidepressant) were: TRD: dissociation, dizziness, nausea, sedation, vertigo, hypoesthesia, anxiety, lethargy, blood pressure increased, vomiting, and feeling drunk. Treatment of depressive symptoms in adults with MDD with acute suicidal ideation or behavior: dissociation, dizziness, sedation, blood pressure increased, hypoesthesia, vomiting, euphoric mood, and vertigo. Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, and Medication Guide for SPRAVATO®. REFERENCES 1. National Institute of Mental Health. Major Depression. Accessed November 10, 2021. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression 2. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association; 2013 3. School of Public Health Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center. Behavioral Health Service Provision by Primary Care Physicians. Accessed October 5, 2021. https://behavioralhealthworkforce.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Y4-P10-BH-Capacityof-PC-Phys_Full.pdf 4. Rush AJ, Trivedi MH, Wisniewski SR, et al. Acute and longer-term outcomes in depressed outpatients requiring one of several treatment steps: a STAR*D report. Am J Psychiatry. 2006;163(11):1905-1917. 5. Mayo Clinic. Transcranial magnetic stimulation. Accessed October 5, 2021. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation/about/pac-20384625. 6. Wang P and Tianmei S. Shanghai Arch Psychiatry. 2013;25(3):134-140. 7. American Psychiatric Association. What is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? Accessed October 5, 2021. https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ect. 8. Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. SPRAVATO®. Accessed October 5, 2021. https://www.spravato.com/. 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