Ocrevus

Infusion Experience

Ocrevus is an infusion that is given every 6 months.  These infusions can be given at an infusion center, your doctor’s office, or at home, depending on what you and your doctor decide is right for you. Your first dose will be split between 2 treatments, for a total of 3 treatments your first year.

Ocrevus is an infusion therapy—also known as IV therapy—that is given through an IV placed in your arm, administered by a healthcare professional 2 times a year. Your appointment may take 4-6 hours due to premedication before your infusion, as well as 1 hour of monitoring post-infusion.* Every dose after your first will be given as one single infusion six months apart, each lasting 2-4 hours. If you haven’t had any serious infusion reactions with previous OCREVUS infusions, a shorter infusion option is available. Talk to your doctor to see if the shorter, 2-hour option may be right for you. Infusions can be given at an infusion center, your doctor’s office, or at home, depending on what you and your doctor decide is right for you.

Total appointment time for your infusion: 4-6 hours

Possible Side Effects

Infusion reactions are a common side effect of Ocrevus, which can be serious and may require you to be hospitalized. Most infusion reactions are mild to moderate, and treatable with infusion adjustments and medicines.* Post-infusion, you will be monitored for at least 1 hour for signs and symptoms of an infusion reaction. Tell your healthcare provider or nurse if you experience any reactions up to 24 hours after your infusion.

• itchy skin, rash, hives
• fatigue, tiredness
• shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, trouble breathing
• throat irritation, swelling, or pain
• feeling faint, dizziness
• fever, redness on your face (flushing)
• nausea, headache
• fast heartbeat