Prior to your appointment:
- Recent bloodwork and EKG completed
- Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you to your appointment and drive you home or to your hotel at the end of each day. If you are under the age of 18, you must arrange to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of your infusion therapy
- Drink plenty of water
- Limit caffeine
- Avoid alcohol
On the day of your appointment:
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing
- Leave valuables at home
- Do not take abortive medications for the duration of your infusion therapy
- Take preventative prescription medications before or after infusion therapy
- Bring any medications you take to your appointment in their original packaging
- Bring items that will help you to relax (books, laptop, etc.)
After your appointment:
- Arrange for a responsible adult to stay with you. During infusion, you will be exposed to a variety of medications. Due to the possibility of side-effects or other difficulties, it is required that a responsible adult remain with you directly following your appointment and until you return for further treatment in the morning
