Infusion therapy
Infusion therapy refers to a treatment method in which medications are delivered directly into the bloodstream. It may be used to treat everything from neurological conditions to various types of cancer.
Infusion center in Marion, North Carolina
We work to create a comfortable, calming atmosphere for you to receive intravenous (IV) therapy.
We know IV treatments, such as chemotherapy, can be stressful. At Mission Hospital McDowell, our dedicated infusion therapy specialists put your anxieties at ease so you can focus on healing.
Conditions we treat with infusion therapy
While cancer is the most common condition that requires IV treatments, there are numerous other conditions that can benefit from this type of therapy, including:
- Autoimmune disorders
- Cancer
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Dehydration
- Heart attack
- Poisoning
- Stroke
Our infusion services
The experienced staff at our outpatient infusion center prioritizes your needs above all. We personalize all IV drip therapies to the specifications your condition requires.
Types of infusion therapies we offer
While infusion therapy is the preferred treatment method for certain conditions, it can be beneficial for other reasons as well. These include if you either can't take oral medications or they have proven ineffective, if you're anemic, or if your doctor wants to see if you have an allergic reaction to certain medications.
Most commonly, infusion therapy will be employed to administer chemotherapy. Chemotherapy uses powerful drugs to kill cancer cells or stop them from expanding. While certain chemotherapy drugs can be taken orally, chemotherapy is most effective when being administered directly into your bloodstream. Additionally, by using an IV, our infusion specialists can quickly and effectively administer anti-nausea and other medications to curb reactions to the chemotherapy drugs.
Other than outpatient chemotherapy, we provide several IV therapies, including:
- Antibiotics
- Biologics
- Corticosteroids
- Hemophilia factor therapy
- Hydration therapy
- Iron infusion
- Pain management
- Plasma
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