Sodium iodide
Sodium iodide Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Sodium iodide is a water-soluble ionic compound with a crystal lattice. Sodium iodide is a source of iodine and can be administered as a supplement for total parenteral nutrition but is more commonly used in veterinary medicine. Radiolabelled compound, Iodide I-131, is used as a diagnostic tool to evaluate thyroid function and morphology.
When intravenously administered for total parental nutrition, sodium iodide prevents the depletion of endogenous stores of iodine and subsequent deficiency symptoms .
Trade Name | Sodium iodide |
Generic | Sodium iodide |
Sodium iodide Other Names | Sodium iodide |
Type | |
Formula | INa |
Weight | Average: 149.8942 Monoisotopic: 149.89424 |
Groups | Approved |
Therapeutic Class | |
Manufacturer | |
Available Country | United States |
Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Sodium iodide is a supplement used in total parenteral nutrition.
Indicated for use as a supplement to intravenous solutions given for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) .
Sodium iodide is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Abscesses, Bleeding of the Vitreal Body, Clouding of the Lenses, Vitreous opacities, Wounds, Total parenteral nutrition therapy
Toxicity
Acute oral LD50 is 4340 mg/kg in rat and 1000 mg/kg in mouse . Chronic iodide overdoses may result in iodism, which is commonly characterized by salivation, coryza, sneezing, conjunctivitis, headache, fever, laryngitis, bronchitis, stomatitis, parotitis and oedema of the glottis . Up to 10g of sodium iodide has been administered intravenously without any signs of toxicity .
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Volume of Distribution
Iodides are distributed widely throughout extracellular fluid of thyroid gland .
Elimination Route
Iodide salts are readily absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract .
Elimination Route
Iodides are expected to be renal excreted .
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