Infusion therapy is given to patients generally when oral therapies fail to control symptoms or flares.

• Depending on what therapy is recommended, your physician may order up-to-date labs needed for a prior authorization from insurance and for safety measures.
• You will be referred to a biologics coordinator.  The biologics coordinator will gather all necessary documents needed to submit and prove to your insurance the necessity of the therapy recommended to treat your symptoms.
• The biologics coordinator will investigate your medical benefits/or pharmacy benefits and ensure that your infusion can be done at our facility.  If not, a referral will be made on your behalf to another infusion center that can begin treatment.
• A biologics coordinator will obtain a prior authorization needed to infuse your therapy.  A prior authorization from your insurance means you’re your insurance has approved your treatment.
• If you have qualifying insurance (commercial only), the biologics coordinator will register you for the appropriate savings plans that are offered.
• Lastly, the office will set up delivery of your therapy and set up your first appointment.
• Depending on type of insurance, this process may take a few days up to two weeks

You will come to our infusion center, located at 8877 Mentor Avenue (door #4) Mentor, Ohio. We have three infusion suites equipped with reclining chairs, pillow, blanket, tv, and other amenities for your comfort.

Depending on which therapy is prescribed, the visit can take 45 minutes to 2 ½ hours to complete and the frequency can be anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks based on patient response.

Vital signs and weight are taken, and an IV is placed. An informed consent will be presented that will have much of your medication information explained. Your nurse will answer any questions you may have prior to the start of infusion.

Once infusion is completed and your nurse feels you are stable for discharge, your next appointment will be scheduled according to the therapy regimen.

Anti-tnf and biosimilars: 2 ½ hour infusion visit given at week 0, 2, and 6 then every 8 weeks thereafter

• Remicade (Infliximab)
• Avsola (Infliximab-Axxq)
• Renflexis (Infliximab-Abda)

Anti-Integrin 

•  Entyvio (vedolizumab) up to 1 hour infusion visit at week 0,2, and 6 then every 8 weeks thereafter

Il-23 

• Stelara (ustekinumab) one time 1 hour infusion visit then subcutaneously every 8 weeks thereafter
• Skyrizi (risankizumab) 1 hour infusion visit infused at week 0, 4, and 8 then starting at week 12 subcutaneously every 8 weeks

Anti-tnf and biosimilars: 2 ½ hour infusion visit given at week 0, 2, and 6 then every 8 weeks thereafter

• Remicade (Infliximab)
• Avsola (Infliximab-Axxq)
• Renflexis (Infliximab-Abda)

Anti-Integrin

• Entyvio (vedolizumab) up to 1 hour infusion visit at week 0,2, and 6 then every 8 weeks thereafter

Il-23 

• Stelara (ustekinumab) one time 1 hour infusion visit then subcutaneously every 8 weeks thereafter

Zinplava (bezlotoxumab) is a one time one hour infusion treatment indicated to reduce recurrence of c-diff for those who are receiving antibiotic treatment for c-diff and at higher risk for recurrence.