family Sodium Iodide Generic Name: Sodium Iodide (SOW dee um EYE oh dide) Brand Name: Iodopen Overview Side Effects Professional Interactions Reviews More Support Group Q & A Uses of Sodium Iodide: It is used to help growth and good health. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Sodium Iodide? If you have an allergy to sodium iodide or any part of this medicine. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take sodium iodide with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Sports And Dietary Supplements: From Creatine To Whey What are some things I need to know or do while I take Sodium Iodide? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. This medicine may contain aluminum. There is a chance of aluminum toxicity if you are on sodium iodide for a long time. The risk is greater if you have kidney problems. The risk is also higher in premature infants. Talk with the doctor. Very bad and sometimes deadly allergic reactions have rarely happened. Talk with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Sodium Iodide) best taken? Use sodium iodide as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as an infusion into a vein over a period of time after being added to fluids. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Any unexplained bruising or bleeding. Fever or chills. Joint pain. Swollen gland. What are some other side effects of Sodium Iodide? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Sodium Iodide? If you need to store this medicine at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about sodium iodide, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about sodium iodide. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using sodium iodide. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about sodium iodide Side Effects Drug Interactions Support Group 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: minerals and electrolytes Consumer resources Sodium iodide Oral, Injection, Intravenous (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Iodopen Professional resources Sodium Iodide (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only X Pregnancy Category Not for use in pregnancy N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Sodium iodide Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! 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