Yoduk
Yoduk Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Saturated solution of Yoduk (SSKI) is used pharmaceutically for emergency use in patients experiencing acute symptoms of severe hyperthyroidism (also known as thyroid storm or thyrotoxic crisis). SSKI can also be used for radioiodine-contamination emergencies or in preparation of thyrotoxic patients for thyroidectomy.
It works in the thyroid gland. By inhibiting thyroid hormone synthesis and release, thyroid gland vascularity is reduced, thyroid gland tissue becomes firmer, thyroid cell size is reduced, follicular colloid reaccumulates, and bound iodine levels increase. As a protectant following radiation exposure, KI blocks the uptake of radioactive iodine isotopes by the thyroid gland thereby minimizing the risk of radiation-induced thyroid neoplasms.
| Trade Name | Yoduk |
| Generic | Potassium Iodide |
| Potassium Iodide Other Names | Kaliumiodid, Potasio ioduro, Potassium Iodide |
| Type | |
| Formula | IK |
| Weight | Average: 166.0028 Monoisotopic: 165.868175281 |
| Groups | Approved |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Available Country | Spain |
| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Yoduk is an oral antithyroid agent used for the prevention of radioactive iodine uptake into the thyroid gland during a nuclear radiation emergency.
Yoduk is oral antithyroid agent used in the prevention of radioactive iodine uptake into the thyroid gland during a nuclear radiation emergency. Yoduk may be used as an adjunct to other antithyroid agents in the treatment of hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis and preoperatively to induce thyroid involution.
Yoduk is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Acute radiation sickness, Folate deficiency, Goitre, Hypothyroidism, Iodine Deficiency, Iron Deficiency (ID), Thyroid Cancers, Nutritional supplementation, Skin disinfection, Oral disinfection
Food Interaction
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