Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and progressive joint damage. When oral medications or subcutaneous injections aren’t effective or tolerated, infusion therapy can offer targeted relief and long-term disease control.
At Rheumatology Associates, we administer advanced biologic infusion therapies prescribed by your rheumatologist or referring specialist.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Infusion Center
Why Infusion Therapy?
Infusion therapy may be prescribed for RA patients who:
- Have not responded to oral DMARDs
- Experience side effects from oral medications
- Need fast-acting or long-term treatment options
- Require high-dose or IV-only biologics
Common RA Infusion Medications
Remicade® (infliximab)
Anti-TNF biologic for moderate to severe RA
Orencia® (abatacept)
T-cell modulator to reduce immune system overactivity
Actemra® (tocilizumab)
IL-6 receptor blocker for active disease
Rituxan® (rituximab)
B-cell therapy for patients who don’t respond to other biologics
What to Expect
- Duration: Most RA infusions take 1–2 hours
- Frequency: Every 4–8 weeks, depending on the medication
- Comfort: Patients relax in private suites with amenities and nursing support
GET IN TOUCH
Getting Started
All RA infusion patients must be referred by a licensed rheumatologist or physician. We coordinate directly 
with your provider and insurance.