THE ROLE OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE IN THE THERAPEUTIC USE OF KETAMINE
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) December 8, 2025 Farias, Gabriela, Ventura, Wanessa, Cardoso Filho, José
Pharmaceutical care plays a key role in the therapeutic use of ketamine, an anesthetic with clinical applications that also carries risks of adverse effects and recreational misuse. A review of literature from PubMed, Scielo, and health sector books indicates that pharmacists can assist in monitoring patients undergoing ketamine therapies by ensuring safe use, tracking side effects, providing dosage guidance, and promoting treatment adherence. The work underscores the importance of the pharmacist's involvement in managing ketamine's benefits and risks, particularly in contexts such as treatment of major depression and healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic.