Who Can Benefit from Infusion Therapy? What to Know Before You Begin
September 22, 2025If you or a loved one is managing a chronic or complex health condition, you might be wondering if infusion therapy is the right choice. Infusion therapy delivers medications directly into the bloodstream through an IV, offering powerful treatment options for many patients when oral medications aren’t enough, aren’t available, or aren’t appropriate.
At ArriVe Infusion Therapy, we’re here to guide you through what to expect and how this treatment can improve your daily life.
Who Qualifies for Infusion Therapy?
Infusion therapy can benefit people with a wide range of conditions, especially those needing medications that:
- Are not effective or absorbed well when taken by mouth
- Require consistent, controlled dosing over time
- Need to bypass the digestive system due to side effects or absorption issues
Common conditions treated with infusion therapy include:
- Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, and multiple sclerosis
- Chronic infections requiring long-term intravenous antibiotics
- Immune deficiencies where antibody replacement therapy (IVIG) is necessary
- Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and supportive care (please note, ArrIVe is available only for non-cancer care)
- Neurological disorders like myasthenia gravis
- Chronic pain or severe migraines when oral medications are insufficient
What Does the Infusion Therapy Experience Look Like?
Beginning infusion therapy can feel overwhelming, but understanding the process helps ease anxiety. Here’s what you can expect:
- Consultation and assessment: Your healthcare provider will review your medical history and treatment needs to determine if infusion therapy is the right treatment option for you.
- Personalized treatment plan: The care team at ArriVe will develop a schedule and medication plan tailored to your condition and lifestyle.
- Comfortable infusion setting: Infusions take place in a relaxing, patient-focused environment where trained nurses monitor you closely.
- Duration and frequency: Treatment sessions can last from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on your medication and condition. Sessions may occur weekly, monthly, or as recommended.
- Ongoing support: Our team checks in often to monitor your progress, manage side effects, and adjust treatment as needed.
How Infusion Therapy Improves Quality of Life
Infusion therapy offers many benefits that can help you manage your condition more effectively:
- Faster symptom relief: Medications enter the bloodstream directly, allowing for quicker effects than oral drugs.
- Better symptom control: Steady medication levels help reduce flare-ups or complications.
- Tailored treatment: Infusions can be customized for your unique needs and adjusted over time.
- Fewer side effects: Bypassing the digestive system often reduces nausea or gastrointestinal issues.
- Supportive care environment: Friendly, expert staff help you feel safe and cared for throughout treatment.
Take the First Step Toward Better Care
If you’re living with a chronic or complex condition, infusion therapy could be the next step in your health journey. At ArriVe Infusion Therapy, we’re dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care in a comfortable setting, helping you live your fullest life.