Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion) in Indianapolis, IN
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“Infusion” or “infusion therapy” is a service involving the administration of medications and/or fluids directly into the blood vessel of a patient. It is also referred to as intravenous or IV infusion. Infusion, intravenous, or injectable approaches to drug delivery are commonly used when oral/pill medications are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate. A number of the newest medications are biologic (made or derived from living cells) and cannot be taken via the mouth, like a pill, because they are no longer effective after exposure to the gastrointestinal tract. Biologic medications are frequently used to address inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis among other autoimmune disorders. For more information on receiving IV therapy in Indianapolis, IN, request a consultation at an Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology location in your area.
Why choose an Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology infusion center?
Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology infusion centers allow for comprehensive gastrointestinal care in coordination with your physician. We feature specialized gastrointestinal nurses with a focus on GI disease management and infusion therapy and treatment, providing care alongside onsite physicians to offer you optimal care. Our centers all offer outpatient intravenous infusion-focused and offer flexible scheduling to meet your needs. Lastly, our practice promises the highest level of safety, quality, and patient experience at all of our IV infusion centers.
What medications are available through infusion therapy?
The medications listed here can be provided to patients via IV infusion therapy:
- REMICADE®
- STELARA®
- ENTYVIO®
- Iron products
- Infliximab biosimilars – INFLECTRA®, RENFLEXIS®, AVSOLA®
How can I prepare for infusion therapy?
Follow the tips below to prepare for your infusion therapy at our Indianapolis, IN center:
- Some patients may need to premedicate
- Bring a list of the medications you currently take
- Wear comfortable clothes
- Dress in layers
- Drink plenty of water
To learn what to expect throughout your visit, please inquire about IV infusion therapy with your Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology provider.
Infusion therapy for GI diseases
If you or a loved one experience ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or any other disease that requires you to receive medication intravenously, you can count on the team at Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology to provide you with the best in personalized care. Our gastroenterology providers specialize in gastrointestinal disorders and the treatments rendered to manage such issues, including infusion therapy. To find out additional information about our infusion therapy suites in Indianapolis, IN, and their amenities, reach out to an Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology location in your community.
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I’ve been going to Dr Morelli for 18 years! I have had several colonoscopies by Dr Morelli and he is absolutely excellent in his field! He has a great bed side manner and makes you feel comfortable and safe! 👍❤️
I had to go in for a routine procedure (endoscopy) to determine if I had an autoimmune disease associated with some symptoms I’ve been having. Procedure went well, no concerns/complaints and I didn’t remember a thing about the procedure itself. Bill (a nurse), Adam (the anesthesiologist) and a plethora of other nurses were fantastic. I had one poor experience. The second from last nurse I had made comments about me coming down from anesthesia, making comments like “don’t act high, we didn’t give you narcotics”. I personally get very anxious/nervous when coming down from any kind of sedation and when I do, I tend to a nervous giggle/twitch from anxiety. My fiancé was in the room and immediately his ears perked up, and he started listening in. Then shortly after, I was asking questions about the procedure because they stated they didn’t see anything, and I was told by that same nurse that it was extremely unlikely that I had this condition because I was “too big” and didn’t fit the criteria. Which is 100% untrue (she did not use the words fat, but the comment was suggestive enough for me to understand what she meant by it). I am a little larger than average, about 165-175lbs on a bad day, and her comments absolutely crushed me because I’ve been on a weight loss journey and have lost about 30/40lbs in the past year. She made similar comments of how I would’ve had this condition since I was young, and that these people are “sticky skinny, pale and anemic” (which I was all of those for years until I gave birth to my last child) and that these conditions are “lifelong” and “don’t suddenly appear” (I was told the opposite by my physician). All in all, it was a pleasant experience until the very end. I may have to get another procedure done here and I would trust them enough to confirm a diagnosis. But some, I’d recommend, should take another course on bedside manner.
Great service/customer care . everyone there was very helpful and considerate starting at the check-in desk . The doctor was very easy to talk to and seemed truly interested in my case. everyone there was very kind and professional
Dr Crane is great
Dr.roberts I highly recommend him. He is thorough and gives enough time with patients
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