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In general, the benefits of infusion therapy include faster absorption of medications, greater accuracy in dosage, reduced side effects, and improved patient comfort.
Additional benefits may include:
Candidates for infusion therapy include patients with chronic conditions who are unable to take medication or treatments orally, or who require more aggressive treatment than is possible through oral administration. Talk with your doctor to see if infusion therapy is right for you.
Infusion therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including:
Infusions are administered by specially trained healthcare providers. Infusion Nurses (RN’s), Nurse Practitioners and Medical Doctors are the providers commonly administering IV/injectable medications.
Infusion therapy usually takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours to complete, depending on the condition being treated.
Infusion therapy is generally considered to be safe, but there are a few risks associated with this type of treatment. These risks can include bleeding, bruising, and infection. Side effects of infusion therapy vary depending on the medications or treatments being administered, but can include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. However, these complications are rare, and infusion therapy is generally considered to be a safe and effective treatment option.
Prior to an infusion treatment, you will need to provide your doctor with any recent medical history and any current medications you are taking. Prior to treatment, patients may be asked to fast for a certain period of time or abstain from drinking alcohol.
How much your infusion therapy will cost will depend on a variety of factors, including the condition being treated, the type of medication or other treatment being administered, and your insurance coverage.
You should expect minimal discomfort during an infusion treatment. You may feel a slight prick when the needle is inserted into your vein, but this should not cause any pain. You may also experience some warmth or tingling sensation around the area where the needle was inserted.
After an infusion treatment, you should avoid strenuous activity for several hours and drink plenty of fluids to help flush the medication through your system.
