Sodium Iodide
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Sodium Iodide
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Sodium Iodide is expectorant. It makes bronchial secretion watery and causes an increased flow of bronchial secretion. Included in variuos cough preparations. Sodium Iodide is also used as a source of iodine to prevent goiter and to prepare hyperactive goiter for removal.
Indications
Sodium Iodide is primarily indicated in conditions like Cataract, Thyroid disease, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Myopia, Periphlebitis.
Contraindication
Sodium Iodide is contraindicated in conditions like Hyperthyroidism.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sodium Iodide, which give rise to further complications include Hyperthyroidism.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Iodide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Burning, Acne, Lacrimation, Pricking sensation.
Warnings
Observed patients closely for acute iodide toxicity, if symptoms appear discontinue the therapy. It should be used with caution in patient with hyperthyroidism, cardiac disease or renal (kidney) impairment.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Sodium Iodide Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 0.3 % |
| Single Dose | 0.3 (0.3) |
| Frequency | 8 hourly |
| Route | Ophthalmic |
| Note: drops. |
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