Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
Brand Name :
SSKI
(United States) [Available]Synonyms :
potassium iodide
Class :
Antithyroid agents, Antidotes, Expectorants
Dosage forms & StrengthsÂ
TabletÂ
65mgÂ
130mgÂ
Oral solutionÂ
65mg/mlÂ
325mg/mlÂ
Concentrated oral solutionÂ
1g/mlÂ
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 & StrengthsÂ
TabletÂ
65mgÂ
130mgÂ
Oral solutionÂ
65mg/mlÂ
325mg/mlÂ
Concentrated oral solutionÂ
1 g/mlÂ
Indicated for neonatal Graves' Disease
SSKI: 1 drop orally every 6 hours
Refer to the adult dosingÂ
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            Â
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 hydroxideÂ
may enhance the serum concentration of antacids
aluminum hydroxide/magnesium carbonateÂ
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 estradiolÂ
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:Â
Frequency not definedÂ
ArrhythmiaÂ
Skin rashÂ
Gastrointestinal irritation Â
DiarrheaÂ
ParesthesiaÂ
Swelling of neck/throatÂ
Congestive heart failureÂ
GoiterÂ
HypothyroidismÂ
HyperthyroidismÂ
MyxedemaÂ
Thyroid adenomaÂ
Allergic reactions Â
Lymph node swellingÂ
PhlebitisÂ
AnginaÂ
FeverÂ
Contraindication/Caution:Â
While potassium iodide has many applications and benefits, there are certain contraindications and precautions that should be taken into consideration. Some of these include:Â
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
Category DÂ
Breastfeeding warnings:Â Â
potassium iodide is excreted in breastmilkÂ
Pregnancy category:Â
Pharmacology:Â
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:Â
Pharmacodynamics:Â
potassium iodide (KI) has various pharmacodynamic effects on the body. Here are some of the key pharmacodynamic properties of potassium iodide:Â
Pharmacokinetics:Â
Absorption Â
potassium iodide is rapidly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tractÂ
DistributionÂ
It is distributed throughout the body, with the highest concentrations found in the thyroid gland.Â
Metabolism Â
potassium iodide is metabolized in the bodyÂ
Elimination and ExcretionÂ
The drug is excreted primarily in the urine.Â
Administration:Â
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:Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: potassium iodideÂ
Pronounced: poe-TAH-see-um-EYE-oh-dideÂ
Why do we use potassium iodide?Â
potassium iodide (KI) is used for various medical and therapeutic purposes. Here are some of the main reasons why potassium iodide is used:Â