IV Therapy

 

 

IV Therapy Services

Physician-Directed IV Therapy in Central Pennsylvania

Dr. Adrian J. Hohenwarter, MD has provided physician-directed intravenous (IV) therapy for decades as part of his individualized approach to patient care.

IV therapy provides certain vitamins, minerals, nutrients, or medications directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract. The specific formulation, dosage, frequency, and duration of treatment are determined according to the individual patient's medical history, clinical evaluation, laboratory findings when appropriate, and treatment needs.

IV therapy is not appropriate for everyone. Dr. Hohenwarter evaluates patients individually to determine whether a particular IV treatment may be medically appropriate.

An Individualized Approach to IV Therapy

There is no single IV protocol that is appropriate for every patient.

Before recommending treatment, Dr. Hohenwarter considers the patient's medical history, current health concerns, medications, nutritional status, laboratory information when appropriate, and potential risks or contraindications.

Some patients may receive an individual treatment, while others may be advised to receive a series of treatments based upon their individual circumstances and the purpose of therapy.

Treatment recommendations and frequency are determined by the physician rather than through a standardized wellness package.

Our IV Method

Our office uses intravenous catheters for IV infusions. Once the catheter is properly placed, the insertion needle is removed and a flexible catheter remains in place during the infusion.

Dr. Hohenwarter has extensive experience establishing IV access and has personally administered IV therapies throughout his medical career.

Patient comfort and appropriate medical supervision are important components of our IV therapy services.

IV Therapies Available

Depending upon a patient's medical evaluation and individual needs, IV services offered by our medical practice may include:

• EDTA Chelation Therapy
• Myers' Cocktail
• IV Vitamin C
• IV vitamins and minerals
• IV Glutathione
• Other physician-directed IV nutrient therapies when medically appropriate

We also provide certain intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SQ) injections when medically indicated, which may include:

• Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12)
• B-complex vitamins
• Magnesium

The availability of a therapy does not mean that it is appropriate for every patient. Treatment requires appropriate medical evaluation and physician authorization.

EDTA Chelation Therapy

Dr. Adrian has extensive clinical experience with EDTA chelation therapy and administered his first EDTA treatment in 1996.

EDTA is a chelating agent with established medical uses for certain types of heavy-metal poisoning. Chelating agents bind to certain metals so they can be eliminated from the body.

Patients considering EDTA chelation therapy receive an individualized medical assessment to determine whether treatment is appropriate and to establish an appropriate treatment and monitoring plan.

The number and frequency of treatments vary according to the reason for treatment, patient health, clinical response, and physician judgment.

EDTA chelation therapy has also been studied for medical uses beyond treatment of heavy-metal toxicity. Research into these additional applications should not be interpreted as establishing that EDTA is approved or effective for the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular disease or other diseases.

Dr. Hohenwarter can discuss the available research, potential risks and benefits, and alternative treatment options with patients when determining whether chelation therapy is appropriate.

Experience Matters

Dr. Hohenwarter has been providing EDTA chelation therapy since 1996 and has extensive experience with IV administration and patient monitoring.

His approach emphasizes individualized evaluation, appropriate dosing, patient safety, and ongoing clinical monitoring rather than applying the same protocol to every patient.

Myers' Cocktail IV Therapy

The Myers' Cocktail is an intravenous nutrient formulation generally containing a combination of vitamins and minerals.

Because nutrients administered intravenously bypass gastrointestinal absorption, IV administration produces different blood concentrations than oral supplementation.

The specific ingredients and amounts used in an IV nutrient formulation may vary according to the patient's individual medical needs.

Some patients seek IV nutrient therapy because of nutritional concerns, gastrointestinal absorption issues, or other circumstances identified during their medical evaluation. Dr. Hohenwarter determines whether IV nutrient therapy is appropriate based upon the individual patient.

A Myers' Cocktail should not be considered a treatment or cure for a particular disease unless specifically supported by an established medical indication.

IV Vitamin C Therapy

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that performs numerous normal physiological functions within the body.

Humans cannot manufacture vitamin C and therefore must obtain it through dietary sources or supplementation.

Vitamin C contributes to normal:

• Antioxidant activity
• Collagen formation
• Immune function
• Carnitine synthesis
• Neurotransmitter synthesis
• Cellular metabolism

Intravenous administration can produce substantially higher blood concentrations of vitamin C than can generally be achieved through oral supplementation.

Because high-dose IV vitamin C has pharmacologic effects and may not be appropriate for every patient, medical evaluation and appropriate monitoring are important.

High-Dose IV Vitamin C

High-dose intravenous vitamin C has been investigated in clinical and laboratory research for a variety of medical applications, including its use as an adjunct to conventional cancer treatment.

This research remains an evolving area of medicine.

IV Vitamin C should not be represented as a cure for cancer or as a replacement for established oncology treatment. Patients undergoing cancer treatment should discuss complementary therapies with their treating oncologist and medical team.

Dr. Hohenwarter can discuss the available research and determine whether IV vitamin C may be appropriate as part of an individual patient's overall medical care.

Important Safety Information About IV Vitamin C

High-dose intravenous vitamin C requires appropriate patient screening.

It may also interfere with certain point-of-care blood glucose meters and produce inaccurate glucose readings for a period following an infusion. Patients who use glucose monitoring equipment or insulin should discuss this issue with their physician before receiving high-dose IV vitamin C.

Additional screening or laboratory testing may be required depending upon the patient's health history and proposed dosage.

IV Glutathione

Glutathione is a naturally occurring compound composed of three amino acids and is involved in numerous normal cellular processes.

Among its physiological roles, glutathione participates in:

• Cellular antioxidant systems
• Normal oxidation-reduction processes
• Metabolism of certain compounds
• Maintenance of other antioxidants
• Normal cellular function

Glutathione has been the subject of research involving oxidative stress, neurological health, liver function, and other areas of medicine. Research into these potential applications does not establish IV glutathione as a treatment or cure for a particular disease.

When medically appropriate, our office may administer IV glutathione independently or in conjunction with another physician-directed IV treatment.

A Comfortable, Physician-Supervised Environment

Some IV infusions require patients to remain in the office for an extended period.

Our IV treatment area is designed to provide patients with a comfortable environment during their infusion. Patients can relax, read, listen to entertainment, or rest while receiving treatment.

One of the distinctive features of our IV program is Dr. Hohenwarter's extensive personal experience with intravenous therapy and his individualized approach to determining which treatments are appropriate for each patient.

IV Therapy in Central Pennsylvania

Dr. Adrian J. Hohenwarter provides physician-directed IV therapy in Central Pennsylvania and welcomes patients from communities including:

Hershey • Palmyra • Hummelstown • Harrisburg • Lebanon • Annville • Lancaster • Elizabethtown • York • Reading • Chambersburg and surrounding Pennsylvania communities

Patients searching for IV therapy near Hershey, PA, IV Vitamin C in Central Pennsylvania, Myers' Cocktail IV therapy, glutathione IV therapy, or an experienced EDTA chelation physician may contact our medical office to learn more about our services.

Schedule an IV Therapy Consultation

IV therapy is a medical service and should be selected according to the individual patient's health history and medical needs.

Contact our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Adrian J. Hohenwarter, MD and discuss whether IV therapy may be appropriate for you.

Appointments: 717-832-5993

Important Medical Disclaimer

Information presented on this page is provided for general educational purposes and should not be interpreted as individualized medical advice or as a guarantee that a particular therapy will produce a specific outcome.

IV therapies have potential benefits, risks, side effects, contraindications, and medication interactions. Treatment outcomes vary among individuals.

Medical evaluation may be required before treatment, and certain IV therapies may require laboratory testing or additional medical screening.

References to scientific or medical research are provided for educational purposes. The existence of published research regarding a substance or therapy does not establish that the therapy is FDA-approved, safe, or effective for every condition investigated.

IV therapy should not be used as a substitute for emergency medical treatment or necessary conventional medical care.

Prescription medications and physician-administered IV therapies described on this page are medical services and are not available for purchase through the website's online retail store.

Our IV therapy patients come to our disease prevention doctor from Annville, Chambersburg, Hummelstown, Lancaster, Palmyra, Reading, Harrisburg, Hershey, York and Elizabethtown, PA.