Potassium Iodide (Antidote)

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Potassium Iodide (Antidote)

Drug Info for potassium iodide (antidote)

Potassium iodide is used to protect the thyroid gland from taking in radioactive iodine that may be released during a nuclear radiation emergency. Radioactive iodine can damage the thyroid gland. You should only take potassium iodide if there is a nuclear radiation emergency and public officials tell you that you should take it. Potassium iodide is in a class of medications called anti-thyroid medications. It works by blocking radioactive iodine from entering the thyroid gland. Potassium iodide can protect you from the effects of radioactive iodine that may be released during a nuclear radiation emergency, but will not protect you from other dangerous substances that may be released during the emergency. Public officials may tell you to do other things to protect yourself during the emergency. Follow all of these directions carefully.

  • SSKI
  • ThyroShield
  • Liquid
  • By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

Drink half a glass (4 ounces) of water when you take this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to potassium iodide. You should not use this medicine if you have an overactive thyroid or goiter (due to lack of iodine), or if you have kidney disease.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, shortness of breath, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet or lips.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, shortness of breath, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet or lips.
  • Mild nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
  • Mild skin rash.
  • Pain in your joints.
  • Skin rash.
  • Stomach pain.
  • Pain in your joints.
  • Stomach pain.
  • Lumps in your armpits or neck.
  • Mild skin rash.
  • Skin rash.
  • Mild nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
  • Metallic taste in your mouth.