Tysabri

What is Tysabri?

Tysabri is a medication used to treat both Crohn’s disease and different forms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). such as clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease in adults. 

Both autoimmune diseases are caused by immune cells attacking healthy cells in the body that are misrecognized as foreign cells that need to be destroyed.  

MS is an autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system characterized by inflammation, demyelination of nerve fibers in your brain and spinal cord, as well as the optic nerves, and axonal loss.  MS lesions are thought to occur when immune cells cross the blood brain barrier and damage healthy tissues. 

As these healthy tissues such as nerves and myelin sheathing continue to be damaged,  it can lead to a decrease in mobility and affect cognitive function. 

Tysabri is thought to work by helping prevent harmful immune cells from crossing into the central nervous system. Reducing the harmful immune cells in the brain may help reduce damage and inflammation caused by MS. 

For Crohn’s disease, the healthy cells that line the GI tract are attacked. This causes tissue inflammation, breakdown, and the formation of ulcers. Tysabri works by binding to the surface of white blood cells so they cannot pass through tissue layers and cause inflammation.  

What does Tysabri Treat?

  • Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
  • Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS)
  • Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS)
  • Crohn’s disease

Side Effects

  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Increased risk of infection
  • Depression
  • Nausea and abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
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Infusion Duration

1 hours

Infusion Cycle

4 Weeks

Tysabri Cost

Tysabri cost can vary depending on several factors including insurance status and insurance provider. At Pure Infusion Suites, we are committed to lowering costs and improving access for our patients. Our team of patient access coordinators are here to set you up for success. 

We work with a growing list of insurance providers, and are always working to ensure claims/authorizations are processed efficiently. All patients are enrolled in co-pay assistance programs to assist in covering costs of treatment.

Additionally, data from an Artemetrx report shows average costs at an outpatient hospital facility are more than 3X higher than costs at an ambulatory infusion center. That means we save our patients’ money, while offering a more comfortable experience!

What to Expect During Your Infusion

Before your infusion, it is important to drink plenty of water and come to your appointment hydrated. Additionally, you must alert us as soon as possible to any changes in your insurance to ensure that we are still an in-network provider for your infusion therapy.

  1. Your dedicated Infusion nurse will check your vitals and review your medical history to check for improvements or potential side effects of your infusion therapy. 
  2. Your nurse will begin your infusion and check in on you periodically during your treatment. 
  3. After your infusion, your nurse will monitor you to ensure you do not have any complications or reactions to the infusion therapy. 

Why patients choose Pure to receive their Tysabri infusion

At Pure Infusion Suites®, we create an unmatched patient experience, improve healthcare outcomes and lower the cost of care.

Safe & Private Suites

  • Comfortable, private rooms with a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere
  • 55” TVs with Netflix, Wifi, drinks, snacks, meals & more

Expert Medical Staff

  • Certified FNPs & infusion nurses on-site
  • Insurance pre-authorizations & re-authorizations
  • Patient lab work

Patient Assistance

  • Co-pay assistance & other financial aid programs
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Easy & convenient parking

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