Methodist Monoclonal Antibody Treatment - Union Avenue

Dear Patient:

You have been scheduled for Monoclonal Antibody treatment at the Methodist Monoclonal Infusion Center at 1265 Union Ave, Wilson Hall 2nd Floor, 38104.

Please review the information about the antibody treatment at https://www.regeneron.com/downloads/treatment-covid19-eua-fact-sheet-for-patient.pdf prior to your appointment. If not already completed, the provider will go over the treatment and have you sign a consent form before your infusion starts.

On the day of your appointment please:

• Arrive at clinic at time of appointment
• Enter clinic through glass double doors and press the button to the right of the inside doors, clinic staff will let you in and show you where to go.
• Call 901-756-3217 if you need to cancel or re-schedule appointment
• Wear a face mask at all times in the clinic
• Bring your insurance card and ID with you to your appointment
• If you were not tested at an MLH facility, please bring a copy of your positive test results
  
  

What you can expect:

• Upon entering the Infusion Center, a nurse will check your blood pressure, heart rate and other vital signs. You will then receive the infusion by IV while being continuously monitored, followed by a one hour observation period.
• Plan to be at the Infusion Center for a minimum of 2- 2.5 hours.
• The infusion is given through an IV. Please make sure to drink plenty of fluids prior to your visit to prevent dehydration.
• The nurse will discuss discharge instructions and answer any questions you have prior to discharge.
• It may be cold in the treatment room, please bring a blanket or dress warm

After the monoclonal antibody infusion:

• After leaving the clinic, follow the discharge instructions provided
• Please call 901-516-0033 if you experience any adverse effects noted or if you have additional questions after your treatment. 

For more information about Regeneron please visit: https://www.regeneron.com/medicines/casirivimab-imdevimab