Ketamine Infusion Therapy

Ketamine infusion therapy offers a breakthrough option for chronic pain. Jaime Robledo, MD, and his team at Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants in Katy, Texas, use this evidence-based therapy to help reset your nervous system and improve your quality of life. With close monitoring and customized care, the team ensures a safe and supportive experience. Reach out to Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants by phone or request an appointment online today to learn how ketamine therapy can help you.

What is ketamine infusion therapy?

Ketamine infusion therapy is an innovative treatment used to help manage chronic pain and depression. Originally an anesthetic, ketamine has gained attention for its ability to relieve pain and improve mood through its effects on the brain.

Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants offers ketamine infusion therapy to patients who haven’t found relief from painful disorders through traditional treatments.

How does ketamine infusion therapy work?

Ketamine targets N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors in your central nervous system. These receptors are involved in how you feel pain, regulate mood, and respond to opioids (powerful painkillers).

By blocking these receptors, ketamine can reset your brain’s pain pathways and improve how your body processes pain and emotional distress. It may also reduce inflammation and influence the emotional aspect of pain, not just the physical part.

What happens during ketamine infusion therapy?

During the procedure, your provider places a small intravenous (IV) line in your arm or hand. This line delivers the ketamine slowly over 45-90 minutes.

The Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants team follows strict sedation safety guidelines and monitors you closely throughout the entire procedure. Most patients relax during the treatment and go home once they pass a post-sedation assessment.

The standard protocol for ketamine infusion therapy is six treatments, usually given once a week. However, your provider may adjust the schedule based on your condition and how you respond to the infusions.

How should I prepare for ketamine infusion therapy?

You should avoid eating solid food for six hours before ketamine infusion therapy, but you can consume clear liquids up to two hours before. Continue taking your regular medications with just a sip of water. Wear comfortable clothes and ask a friend or family member to drive you home afterward.

Ketamine infusion therapy’s side effects are usually mild and short-lived. They may include:

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Blurry vision
• Vivid dreams
• A floating feeling during the infusion

In rare cases, some individuals experience confusion or elevated blood pressure. Let your provider know if you experience any side effects so they can adjust your treatment accordingly.

After the treatment, you should rest for 24 hours and avoid driving or making major decisions. Resume your usual activities the next day, including taking your regular medications.

Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants has helped many patients find relief through evidence-based therapies like ketamine infusions. To learn how they can help you, call or book an appointment online today.