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I am currently on Tysabri and used to the 2 hr infusions required. Since I am JC virus positive, I have recently been switched to Ocrevus but have been informed that my first infusion will take 5 hrs. Why is the infusion process so different? Thanks. Answer: Every infusion therapy and protocol is different depending on the characteristics of the drug being administered. For example:
Hope this helps. Revere (Rip) Kinkel MD Professor of Clinical Neurosciences Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program Clinical Neurosciences Director University of California San Diego 200 West Arbor Dr Medical Offices North MC 8687 San Diego, CA 92103 619-543-3500 (Clinic phone) Comments are closed.
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