Some MS medications are given by infusion. These are liquids that are administered directly into the bloodstream through a needle placed in a vein. MS infusion treatments enter the bloodstream through a vein in the arm.
There are a variety of places infusion treatments are administered. They can be given in a hospital, an infusion center, or a specially equipped doctor's office.
A typical procedure may go like this:
- Your temperature and vital signs are checked
- An IV needle is inserted by a nurse, and the infusion begins
- You can sit comfortably while the infusion takes place
- Vital signs are checked again after the infusion is complete
More about the side effects of MS treatment
It is important to remember that all medications have side effects and risks. Prior to starting any MS therapy, you should talk to your doctor to decide if it is right for you.
