Infusion Therapy in Jonesboro, AR
Living with a chronic or complex medical condition, such as gout, iron deficiency anemia, and migraines, can be difficult. Managing your treatment can involve frequent doctor’s visits, long wait times, and the potential side effects of oral medications.
Fortunately, infusion therapy presents a convenient and effective alternative to traditional treatment methods.
What is infusion therapy?
Infusion therapy, also known as intravenous (IV) therapy, involves delivering fluids, and medications directly into the bloodstream through a catheter. It is particularly beneficial for treating chronic or complex conditions that cannot be effectively addressed with oral medications.
Compared to oral medications, medications and fluids delivered via IV therapy are absorbed by the body faster because they bypass the digestive system and go directly into the bloodstream. Infusion therapy also allows for precise delivery of fluids and medications, which is important for ensuring that the patient receives the correct dose. Moreover, IV therapy can improve compliance with treatment plans since it doesn’t rely on patients remembering to take their medication, which can be difficult for some people to do.
- Alzheimer’s
- Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Gout
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Ulcerative colitis
How does infusion therapy work?
In most cases, infusion therapy is administered through an IV catheter that is inserted into a vein in the patient’s arm. The catheter is then connected to an IV bag that contains the medication or fluids. The medication or fluids are slowly and steadily infused into the bloodstream over a specific period.
The duration of infusion therapy varies depending on the condition being treated and the medications involved. Some patients may only require infusion therapy once a month, while others may need it more frequently.
What are the benefits of IV therapy?
Precise dosing
Faster absorption
Improved compliance
Enhanced quality of life
Infusion Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Red River Health’s infusion center is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, making it easily accessible for patients from all over the Northwest Arkansas region.