When you have a prescribed medication, your doctor must also determine the most effective method for administering that medication. For example, many medications are intended to be taken orally, either in pill or liquid form. There are also medications that are most effective when allowed to dissolve under the tongue or injected in a single shot. Intravenous therapy is used for medications that benefit from a sustained infusion directly into the patient’s bloodstream.

Intravenous therapy is a common method of medicine administration, especially in the hospital or clinical setting. During therapy, an IV delivers an infusion that contains the proper dosage of medication directly into the patient’s bloodstream via a small needle that is inserted into a vein. An IV pump regulates the flow of the medication solution that is delivered to the patient.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with an illness or have a medical condition that requires you to take medication on a regular basis, the management of that medication is important to your health and even your quality of life. Depending on the type of medication that is prescribed, your doctor may decide that you’re a candidate for intravenous (IV) therapy.

If IV therapy is an option for you, it’s important to understand what treatment involves and why you’ll want to trust your care in the hands of Princeton Health Care Center, a trusted provider of intravenous therapy services.