Sodium Iodide I



IodotopeŽ







Sodium Iodide I

(SOW dee um EYE oh dide)

U.S. Brand Names
IodotopeŽ
Pharmacologic Category
Antithyroid Agent; Radiopharmaceutical
Reasons not to take this medicine
  • If you have an allergy to sodium iodide or any other part of this medicine.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
  • If you have diarrhea or vomiting.
  • If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
  • If you are breast-feeding.
What is this medicine used for?
  • This medicine is used to treat an overactive thyroid gland.
  • This medicine is used to treat thyroid cancer.
How does it work?
  • This medicine decreases the release of thyroid hormone.
How is it best taken?
  • Your healthcare provider will give this medicine.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
  • Call healthcare provider for instructions.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
  • Follow directions given by healthcare provider after discharge to prevent exposing others to this medicine.
  • Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
  • If you have a sulfite allergy, talk with healthcare provider.
  • If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.
  • Use birth control that you can trust during treatment and for 12 months after treatment ends.
What are some possible side effects of this medicine?
  • Anemia, low white blood cell count, and low platelet count.
  • Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
  • Itching.
  • Cough.
  • Sore throat.
  • Neck stiffness.
  • Hair loss. Hair usually grows back.
  • Allergic reactions can rarely occur.
What should I monitor?
  • Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
  • Check blood work regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.
  • Follow up with healthcare provider.
Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately
  • If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center immediately or dial 911.
  • Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Signs or symptoms of infection. These include a fever of 100.5 degrees or higher, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, increased sputum or change in color, painful urination, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain.
  • Fast heartbeat.
  • Severe nausea or vomiting.
  • Unusual bruising or bleeding.
  • Feeling extremely tired or weak.
  • Any rash.
  • No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
  • This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
General statements
  • If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
  • Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
  • Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
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