Infusion therapy involves the administration of certain types of drugs in very specific ways. Drugs that are "infused" are those that are administered directly into the bloodstream (through an IV), under the skin (termed "subcutaneously"), or near the spinal cord (called an epidural). The types of therapies that are administered this way include antibiotics, chemotherapy, immune globulin, pain management drugs, and nutrition therapies. If you have infections, multiple sclerosis, cancer and cancer-related pain, gastrointestinal problems that result in nutrition-related problems, congestive heart failure, or immune disorders, you may be treated with infusion therapy. Administering these therapies to you in the comfort and privacy of your own home is a safe and effective alternative to inpatient care.