IV Therapy

Innovative IV therapy can send vitamins, antioxidants, or even antibiotics directly into your bloodstream. This fast absorption process can improve dehydration, jet lag, hangovers, and complexion, and treat various illnesses. The experienced team at A+ Urgent Care in Las Vegas, Nevada, offer IV therapy to patients aged four and older.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IV therapy?

Intravenous (IV) hydration therapy treats everything from jet lag and hangovers to infections in parts of the body that are resistant to oral antibiotics. During the treatment, a catheter in a vein in your arm delivers a customized liquid mix of minerals, vitamins, or antibiotics into your bloodstream. IV therapy is more effective than food, creams, oral supplements, or antibiotics. Because of the infusion, your body absorbs 100% of the nutrient jam-packed solution, and your cells experience an immediate benefit. Before an IV hydration session, your provider assesses your needs and combines the specific minerals and vitamins in your solution. If you’re looking to treat an infection or bacterial disease, your provider determines the best antibiotic for your needs.

What can IV therapy treat?

IV hydration therapy can treat:

Dehydration
Hangovers
Jet lag
Athletic recovery
Migraines and headaches
Allergies
Fatigue (chronic or current)
Depression, anxiety, or mood issues
Sleep issues
Thyroid disorders

Antibiotic IV therapy can treat:

Respiratory infections
Bacterial skin or fungal infections
Post-operative infections
Gastrointestinal infections
Wound infections
Lyme disease
Meningitis
Sinus infections
Urinary tract infection (UTIs)

Although IV therapy is safe for most, let your provider know if you have heart disease or kidney problems that affect your body’s salt and fluid intake.

What’s in an IV therapy drip?

Ingredients may include:

Antioxidants like glutathione
Vitamin C and D
B-complex vitamins
Alpha-lipoic acid
Biotin
Zinc
Copper
Normal saline

The right IV solution depends on your medical concerns, symptoms, medical history, and body composition.

What happens during an IV therapy appointment?

During the procedure, your provider places a tiny catheter into a vein in your arm. You then begin to absorb the IV solution into your bloodstream. The appointment takes 20-60 minutes, depending on your needs, and you can expect immediate results. Your provider stays with you throughout, monitoring the therapy. You may have slight irritation at the injection site, but side effects are rare. You can expect the results of IV therapy to last up to one week. If you have a chronic infection or illness and are receiving antibiotics, your provider works with you to determine an effective treatment plan. They may also refer you to an outside physician.