Infusion 2 hours

[KatW]

I see this was previously mentioned by Marco.

What a happy surprise today! My infusion was only 2 hours. There were less side effects. No rash or itchiness. My BP still got a little low and we had to reposition my arm and the BP cuff to get it back to near normal.

[Marco]

That's wonderful. I'm so happy that you tolerated the faster infusion times. It makes Ocrelizumab just "that" much better.

I wish you well...

[oceanpride]

Yes that’s great to hear.
The five hour ones are painfully long.

[pb909]

Good to hear about your 2 hour infusion.

My Feb infusion (second treatment) was down to 3.5 hours,
but my most recent infusion in Nov was back to 5 hours since my BP was a little high.

[Brad1138]

Two questions:

1.Is the amount of drug the same? That is, do you get the full dose infused at a faster rate? Or, is it a half dose with the same effect?

2. It has always taken a oath or so for my body to become acclimated to the drug. Is the time to absorb the drug decreased? Sorry, not the most articulate questions. But I hope my meaning is clear.