Infusion Therapy & What Diseases Does it Treat?

Infusion Therapy & What Diseases Does it Treat?

Infusion therapy is usually employed to treat serious or chronic infections that do not respond to oral antibiotics. Cancers and the pain caused by cancers; diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; dehydration caused by nausea, vomiting and diarrhea; and other serious...
Infusion Therapy: What You Need to Know

Infusion Therapy: What You Need to Know

Receiving medication by infusion therapy is a method of administering a drug by a needle or catheter inserted into a vein. In the hospital, IV therapy is commonly used when a patient cannot take medications orally or for treatments where an intravenous route is more...
What Is Infusion Therapy and When Is It Needed?

What Is Infusion Therapy and When Is It Needed?

Infusion therapy is when you receive medication through a needle or catheter. Some drugs can’t be taken orally because they lose their effectiveness when exposed to your digestive system. Infusion therapy is used when there’s no comparable oral therapy or when you...
Examples of Common Infusion Therapy Treatments

Examples of Common Infusion Therapy Treatments

Infusion therapy can treat a variety of conditions — from life-threatening to life-changing. The most common treatments are for: Dehydration caused by vomiting, pregnancy, or other applicable medical conditionsAutoimmune disorders – including Crohn’s disease,...