Opdivo (nivolumab) is a brand-name IV infusion prescribed for some types of cancer in adults and certain children. As with other drugs, Opdivo can cause side effects, such as joint pain and fatigue.

Actemra (tocilizumab) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain conditions that affect your immune system. Actemra can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include ...

Avsola (infliximab-axxq) is a brand-name IV infusion that’s prescribed for certain autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and psoriasis. As with other drugs, Avsola ...

Saphnelo (anifrolumab-fnia) is a prescription drug used to treat lupus. The drug can cause mild side effects including cough, sore throat, and upper respiratory infection or bronchitis. Serious side ...

Medically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MD Key Takeaways IV therapy delivers cancer medicine directly into a vein and often ...

What Is Infusion for Ulcerative Colitis? If your doctor has recommended infusion therapy, this is probably because standard treatment hasn’t helped relieve symptoms caused by moderate-to-severe ...

A version of the Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi that can be given with a simpler, under-the-skin injection is equally effective as the currently approved intravenous infusion, according to study ...

The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. 1. Why am I being treated with Hospira Levetiracetam concentrate for ...