ILLUSTRATED PATIENT GUIDE
Your intravenous biologic infusion
What to expect before, during and after treatment.
- 1 · Before starting
The team asks about symptoms, infections and medicines, checks vital signs and reviews required tests.
- 2 · Placing a cannula
A small needle places a thin plastic tube in a hand or arm vein. The needle is removed; the tube stays in place.
- 3 · Medicine and monitoring
Medicine runs gradually through the tube while you are awake. Session length varies by drug and dose; extra medicines may be given when needed.
- 4 · After the infusion
You may stay for observation, then receive home-care instructions and your next appointment.
Tell the nurse immediately about itching, a rash, sudden flushing, dizziness, chest tightness or breathing difficulty. Not all biologics are intravenous; some use injections under the skin.
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