Zinplava
What is Zinplava?
Zinplava is a preventive medication that is meant to prevent the reoccurrence of clostridium difficile colitis, better known as C-diff.
C-diff occurs from an imbalance of bacteria in your gut. C-diff can cause severe damage to your digestive system, particularly your colon and can even be fatal.
As a monoclonal antibody drug, Zinplava is able to help turn off certain autoimmune reactions in your body.
Zinplava binds to toxins produced by clostridium difficile and neutralizes them, preventing any further damage to your colon. digestional tract.
What does Zinplava Treat?
- C-diff
Side Effects
- Difficulty breathing
- Hives
- Oral and facial swelling
- Watery diarrhea
- Severe stomach pain
- Worsening symptoms
Infusion Duration
1 hour
Infusion Cycle
As prescribed by an infusion
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.
- 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.
- Your nurse will begin your infusion and check in on you periodically during your treatment.
- After your infusion, your nurse will monitor you for 30 minutes to ensure you do not have any complications or reactions to the infusion therapy.
Why patients choose Pure to receive their Zinplava infusion
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