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Brand Name :
SSKI
(United States) [Available]Synonyms :
potassium iodide
Class :
Antithyroid agents, Antidotes, Expectorants
Brand Name :
SSKI
(United States) [Available]Synonyms :
potassium iodide
Class :
Antithyroid agents, Antidotes, Expectorants
Dosage forms & Strengths
Tablet
65mg
130mg
Oral solution
65mg/ml
325mg/ml
Concentrated oral solution
1g/ml
250-500 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours
It is administered as 5-10 drops of the concentrate orally every 8 hours for 10-14 days
Dosage forms & Strengths
Tablet
65mg
130mg
Oral solution
65mg/ml
325mg/ml
Concentrated oral solution
1 g/ml
Indicated for neonatal Graves' Disease
SSKI: 1 drop orally every 6 hours
Refer to the adult dosing
They may diminish the serum concentration when combined with bile acid sequestrants
bladderwrack may lower the efficacy of antihyperthyroid medications
potassium iodide decreases the effect of sodium iodide
thyroid products decrease the concentration of cardiac glycosides in serum
thyroid products decrease the concentration of cardiac glycosides in serum
thyroid products decrease the concentration of cardiac glycosides in serum
they decrease the efficacy of sodium iodide I-131
it decreases the concentration of thyroid products in serum
it decreases the concentration of thyroid products in serum
antithyroid products increase the concentration of cardiac glycosides in serum
it increases the effect of hyperkalemia in potassium salts
potassium iodide increases the effect of hypothyroidism in lithium
it increases the effect of hyperkalemia in potassium salts
antithyroid agents decrease the effect of anticoagulation of vitamin K antagonists
may enhance the arrhythmogenic effect
may enhance the arrhythmogenic effect
may enhance the arrhythmogenic effect
may enhance the arrhythmogenic effect
l-methylfolate-pyridoxal 5′-phosphate-methylcobalamine
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the risk of adverse effects
may increase the anticoagulant effect
may increase the anticoagulant effect
may increase the anticoagulant effect
may increase the anticoagulant effect
may increase the anticoagulant effect
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with CYP3A4 Substrates
acetaminophen IV/ibuprofen IV (Pending FDA Approval)
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with CYP3A4 Substrates
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with CYP3A4 Substrates
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with CYP3A4 Substrates
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with CYP3A4 Substrates
may increase the arrhythmogenic affect
may diminish the serum concentration when combined with thyroid products
may decrease the serum concentration
may decrease the serum concentration
may decrease the serum concentration
may decrease the serum concentration
may decrease the serum concentration
estrogens esterified/methyltestosterone
may decrease the therapeutic effect of estrogen derivatives
antacids: they may enhance the serum concentration of thyroid products
antacids: they may enhance the serum concentration of thyroid products
it decreases the concentration of thyroid products in serum
they decrease the effect of thyroid products
they decrease the effect of thyroid products
bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens
they decrease the effect of thyroid products
they decrease the effect of thyroid products
they decrease the effect of thyroid products
it decreases the concentration of thyroid products in serum
it decreases the concentration of thyroid products in serum
it decreases the concentration of thyroid products in serum
it decreases the concentration of thyroid products in serum
thyroid products increase the effect of anticoagulation of vitamin K antagonists
thyroid products increase the effect of anticoagulation of vitamin K antagonists
thyroid products increase the effect of anticoagulation of vitamin K antagonists
thyroid products increase the effect of anticoagulation of vitamin K antagonists
thyroid products increase the effect of anticoagulation of vitamin K antagonists
may increase the absorption of Antacids
aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide
may enhance the serum concentration of antacids
aluminum hydroxide/magnesium carbonate
may enhance serum concentration of antacids
may decrease the levels of serum concentration of Cardiac Glycosides
may decrease the levels of serum concentration of Cardiac Glycosides
may decrease the levels of serum concentration of Cardiac Glycosides
may reduce the therapeutic effect of thyroid products
may reduce the therapeutic effect of thyroid products
cyproterone and ethinyl estradiol
may decrease the therapeutic effect of Estrogen Derivatives
amiodarone: they may decrease the therapeutic effect of thyroid products
tricyclic antidepressants may become more arrhythmogenic when used with thyroid products
tricyclic antidepressants may have a more stimulatory impact when used with thyroid products
it enhances the effect of hyperkalemia in potassium salts
potassium salts increase the effect of hyperkalemia in potassium-sparing diuretics
may decrease the concentration of thyroid products in serum
may decrease the concentration of thyroid products in serum
may decrease the concentration of thyroid products in serum
may decrease the concentration of thyroid products in serum
may decrease the concentration of thyroid products in serum
may decrease the concentration of thyroid products in serum
Actions and Spectrum:
Frequency not defined
Arrhythmia
Skin rash
Gastrointestinal irritation
Diarrhea
Paresthesia
Swelling of neck/throat
Congestive heart failure
Goiter
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Myxedema
Thyroid adenoma
Allergic reactions
Lymph node swelling
Phlebitis
Angina
Fever
Contraindication/Caution:
While potassium iodide has many applications and benefits, there are certain contraindications and precautions that should be taken into consideration. Some of these include:
Pregnancy consideration:
Category D
Breastfeeding warnings:
potassium iodide is excreted in breastmilk
Pregnancy category:
Pharmacology:
potassium iodide (KI) is a salt of iodine that is used for various medical and therapeutic purposes. Here are some of the pharmacological properties of potassium iodide:
Pharmacodynamics:
potassium iodide (KI) has various pharmacodynamic effects on the body. Here are some of the key pharmacodynamic properties of potassium iodide:
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption
potassium iodide is rapidly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract
Distribution
It is distributed throughout the body, with the highest concentrations found in the thyroid gland.
Metabolism
potassium iodide is metabolized in the body
Elimination and Excretion
The drug is excreted primarily in the urine.
Administration:
potassium iodide (KI) is available as tablets or as a liquid solution for oral administration. Here are some guidelines for the administration of potassium iodide:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: potassium iodide
Pronounced: poe-TAH-see-um-EYE-oh-dide
Why do we use potassium iodide?
potassium iodide (KI) is used for various medical and therapeutic purposes. Here are some of the main reasons why potassium iodide is used:
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