Potassium Iodide
Potassium Iodide
Definition
A metal halide composed of potassium and iodide with thyroid protecting and expectorant properties. Potassium iodide can block absorption of radioactive iodine by the thyroid gland through flooding the thyroid with non-radioactive iodine and preventing intake of radioactive molecules, thereby protecting the thyroid from cancer causing radiation. In addition, this agent acts as an expectorant by increasing secretion of respiratory fluids resulting in decreased mucus viscosity.
Also known as Pima, POTASSIUM IODIDE, Potassium Iodide Oral Solution, Potassium Iodide Solution, Potassium Salt of Hydriodic Acid, Saturated Solution of Potassium Iodide, SSKI, Thyro-Block — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC R05CA02 per RXNORM
- ATC S01XA04 per RXNORM
- ATC V03AB21 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C47680 per NCIT
- SCTID 400389005 per RXNORM
- SCTID 89351005 per RXNORM
- UNII 1C4QK22F9J per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Poisoning | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Sporotrichosis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Staphylococcal infection | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Thyrotoxicosis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thyroid gland | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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