Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion) in Lubbock, TX
What is infusion therapy?
Infusion therapy describes the administration of medications and/or fluids directly into the blood vessels. This process is also called intravenous or IV administration. Infusion, intravenous, or injectable medication is commonly used when pills or oral medications are insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable. Several new medications are derived or made from living cells (biologic) and cannot be consumed via the mouth because they lose their effectiveness after exposure to the gastrointestinal tract. Biologic medications treat inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other autoimmune disorders. If you require IV therapy in Lubbock, TX, request an appointment at a Lubbock Digestive Disease Associates location in your area.
Why choose a Lubbock Digestive Disease Associates infusion center?
Our Lubbock Digestive Disease Associates infusion centers provide comprehensive care for your GI needs. Our nurses, who specialize in GI disease management, and IV infusion therapy and treatment, work in partnership with onsite physicians to give you quality GI care. Each of our centers offers outpatient appointments with flexible scheduling, so you receive treatment when it works well with your routine. In addition, our practice promises to abide by the highest standards to provide you with a safe, quality, first-rate patient experience at our IV infusion center.
What medications are available through infusion therapy?
We administer the following medications via IV infusion therapy:
- Iron products
- ENTYVIO®
- REMICADE®
- Infliximab biosimilars – INFLECTRA®, RENFLEXIS®, AVSOLA®
- STELARA®
How can I prepare for my infusion therapy?
The following tips can help you prepare for your IV infusion therapy at our Lubbock, TX center:
- Wear comfortable clothes
- Bring a list of current medications
- Consume plenty of water
- Wear clothing with layers
- Premedicate, when necessary
For further information on what you can expect throughout your visit, please inquire about infusion therapy with our team.
