Infusion Therapy for Neurological Disease

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS and Lou Gehrig's disease, is a disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. This condition causes loss of muscle control and gets worse with time.

The symptoms of ALS commonly start with weakness in an arm or leg, muscle twitching, trouble swallowing, and slurred speech. As it progresses, the condition inhibits control of the muscles used to speak, eat, breathe, and move. IV infusion therapy may slow the progression of ALS.

CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy) is a neurological condition in which an autoimmune attack causes excessive inflammation of the myelin sheath, the protective covering that surrounds each nerve cell. This results in damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord (the peripheral nerves). The symptoms of CIDP including progressive muscle weakness, numbness, tingling, loss of balance and mobility, and muscle atrophy. Typically, these signs of the condition affect the hips, thighs, shoulders, upper arms, hands, and feet. An initial IV infusion therapy, followed by maintenance infusions, can help keep CIPD in remission.

Guillain-Barré syndrome is similar to CIDP, in that a person’s immune system acts abnormally and attacks part of the peripheral nervous system, damaging the nerves that carry signals from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. This results in a range of symptoms, including a pins and needles sensation in the extremities, weakness in the lower body that spreads to the upper body, difficulty walking or climbing stairs, inhibited facial movements, severe pain that may be worse at night, and bladder control or bowel function issues.

Multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) is an autoimmune disease that affects the motor nerves, which control the muscles. The condition limits the body’s ability to send the necessary signals to move the body, which causes the hands and lower arms to feel weak, twitch, and cramp. The symptoms may start in a certain area of the hands or arms and are more severe on one side of the body; eventually, MMN may affect your legs.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is caused when the immune system attacks the protective outer layer of the nerves, damaging the brain and spinal cord. This results in communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. The signs of MS depend on where the nerve damage has occurred and how severe it is. Some people experience weakness, numbness, tingling, poor coordination, difficulty walking, vertigo, vision loss, problems speaking, fatigue, and cognitive and mood issues. OCREVUS® IV infusion therapy can slow the progress of MS and help the condition go into remission.

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Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), also referred to as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) or Devic's disease, is an autoimmune disease that affects the myelin, the protective sheath around the nerves. The condition affects the spinal cord and the optic nerves, and its symptoms include eye pain and vision loss; patients may also experience weakness, numbness, or paralysis in the arms and legs. IV infusion therapy is an effective treatment option for neuromyelitis optica.

Medications:

• Soliris®
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• Ultomiris®

In patients with acute exacerbation, the patient exhibits increased respiratory distress. Patients may experience more severe symptoms, along with difficulty breathing. Undergoing prompt IV infusion therapy for myasthenia gravis with acute exacerbation can help patients and doctors to control the condition.

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which antibodies attack the normal receptors on the muscle, blocking a chemical that stimulates muscle contraction. This inhibits communication between the nerves and muscle and results in weakness of the muscles that control the eyes, mouth, throat and limbs. Myasthenia gravis without acute exacerbation means that the patient’s respiratory symptoms have not yet significantly worsened. Signs of this condition include vision problems such as drooping eyelids or double vision, muscle weakness and fatigue, issues with facial muscle movement, trouble swallowing, and an inability to pronounce words. Early diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis can help people live longer and have a better quality of life. IV infusion therapy is an effective treatment option.

Migraines are a common and debilitating problem for many people. This neurological condition causes intense headaches, which often manifest as a severe throbbing pain or pulsing sensation, often on just one side of the head. Migraines can also cause nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Some migraines last for hours, while others last for days. In either case, the pain is typically so bad that it affects other aspects of your life, including your ability to work or raise your family. IV infusion therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment option for migraines.