Infusion Clinic

What is medication infusion?

Medication infusion is a medical therapy that involves administering medications directly into your bloodstream via an intravenous drip, a syringe, or catheter. Infusion treatments may be necessary if you have a severe condition that isn’t effectively treated or managed with oral medications.

This method of treatment is fast-acting, alleviating pain and other symptoms more efficiently than other types of treatment. Infusions also allow your provider to effectively monitor and control the dosage you receive.

Why do I need medication infusion therapy?

Your provider may recommend infusion therapy if you have an infection or a painful chronic condition that’s unresponsive to other drug therapies. Your provider may recommend medication infusions for chronic conditions, like immune disorders and rheumatoid arthritis.

Medications that may be administered intravenously include:

• Antibiotics
• Antifungals
• Biologics
• Osteoporosis Medications

Depending on your needs, your provider creates a custom infusion plan, with the goal to manage your pain, alleviate other symptoms, and enhance your quality of life.

What can I expect during an infusion?

Your provider can guide you with information prior to your infusion to help you prepare for treatment. You should make sure you drink plenty of water before treatment to keep you hydrated and wear comfortable clothing on the day of your infusion.

Treatment times vary according to your specific health needs. To help pass the time and keep you relaxed, you can bring a book or your favorite music and some headphones.

Does medication infusion therapy have risks?

The Frontline Internal Medicine staff ensures your health and safety is the top priority during a medication infusion treatment. Because infusion medications affect the body very quickly, any side effects to the medications occur soon after treatment begins. The medical team observes your treatment progress from start to finish and can address any issues immediately.

While infusion treatments are safe and effective, there are risks to consider, such as infusion reactions, infections at the injection site and an increased risk of blood clots at the indwelling IV site.

Dr. Mbakwe discusses your risks prior to treatment so you can make the most informed decision.

To find out if you are a good candidate for medication infusion therapy, contact Frontline Internal Medicine Infusion Center at Statesboro by phone or using the online booking feature.

Who can use the Infusion Center?

• Ambulatory patients requiring intravenous medications of
  many specialties.
• Physicians seeking a supervised outpatient treatment location
  for patients under their care.

HOW TO REFER PATIENTS TO THE INFUSION CENTER:

• Call Frontline Internal Medicine at (912) 681-8999 to set up an appointment at the infusion center.
• Fax referral, order and necessary records to our office at (912) 959 – 9366

BENEFITS OF THE FRONTLINE INFUSION CENTER:

All aspects of your patient’s infusion including the provision of medications, monitoring of laboratory results, progress and interactions will be supervised by a Board Certified Physician and a highly-skilled clinical team available 24/7.

Patients will receive infusions in our comfortable infusion space administered by our specialized infusion nurse. Patients requiring multiple daily dosing can receive their medications in the comfort of their homes using our up-to-date devices.

Our Infusion Nurse will provide to you status reports detailing patient progress, response to medication and information about upcoming infusions for your reference and records.