
Infusion therapy is an effective way of delivering fluids, nutrients, medications or blood products medications directly into the blood stream. Institute for Specialized Medicine utilizes intravenous infusions as a part of integrative therapy for conditions varying from rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis and lupus to osteoporosis, gluten intolerance and fibromyalgia. Your infusion therapy experience will vary based on your medical condition and tolerance to a prescribed medication schedule. During an intravenous infusion, an experienced nurse administers your treatment in a physician-supervised environment.
The Infusion Center is open 7 day a week from 8am to 5pm. It is staffed by a Registered nurse, Kimberley Nissen RN BSN, who has extensive experience in Intravenous Therapy Modalities and Emergency medicine. The center welcomes referrals from outside physicians. The center will obtain prior authorizations and bill for all services rendered. Patients will be notifies of any co-pays, out of pocket expenses and deductibles prior to treatment.
Intravenous Medications administered to include but not limited to:
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Infliximab (Remicade)
- Abatecept (Orencia)
- Rituximab (Rituxan)
- Etanercept (Enbrel)
- Adalimumab (Humira)
- Natalizumab (Tysabri)
- Intravenous immunoglobulin (various brands)
- Zoledronic acid (Reclast)
- Ibandronate (Boniva)
- Alefacept (Amevive)
- Efalizumab (Raptiva)
- Cyclophosphamide
- Methotrexate
- Intravenous corticosteroids
- Intravenous antibiotics
In addition, intravenous infusions offered by our clinic include individually compounded solutions of antioxidants, vitamins and biologically active substances such as:
- Iron
- Multivitamins
- Glutathione
- L-carnitine
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Branched-chain amino acids
- Glutamine
- N-acetylglucosamine
The Institute has set policies and procedures that are followed based on standards. Our number one concern is patient safety. Safety procedures are in place, and followed. Our center utilizes aseptic technique in a relaxed, clean, safe and friendly environment. |