POTASSIUM IODIDE

(poe TAH see um EYE oh dide) Brand: iOSAT, ThyroSafe, ThyroShield

What is the most significant information I must know about potassium iodide?

• Potassium iodide is used to thin mucus and loosen congestion in people with chronic breathing problems that can be complicated by fat mucus in the respiratory tract.

• Potassium iodide can reason thyroid problems, tall potassium levels in your blood, or iodide poisoning. Call your doctor at once if you have swelling in your neck or throat, chest pain, irregular heart course, muscle weakness, tingly feeling, pain or burning in your mouth, severe headache, or eye irritation.

What is potassium iodide?

• Potassium iodide is the potassium salt form of iodide, a naturally occurring substance.

• Potassium iodide can be used as an expectorant to thin mucus and loosen congestion in your chest and throat.

• Potassium iodide is used in people with chronic breathing problems that can be complicated by fat mucus in the respiratory tract, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema.

• Potassium iodide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking potassium iodide?

• You must not use this medicine if you have a history of previous allergic reaction to iodide, iodine, or another medicines.

• To create certain potassium iodide is safety for you, speak your doctor if you have:

· kidney disease;

· tall levels of potassium (hyperkalemia) in your blood;

· Addison's malady (an adrenal gland disorder);

· tuberculosis;

· a thyroid disorder;

· heart malady; or

· a genetic muscle disorder.

• FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use potassium iodide if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn child. Use effective birth control, and speak your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

• Potassium iodide can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. You must not breast-feed while using this medicine.

How must I take potassium iodide?

• Potassium iodide is generally taken 3 to 4 times for day. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medication in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.

• Measure liquid medication with the particular dose-measuring dropper provided with your medicine. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• Mix this medication with a full glass of milk, water, or fruit juice.

• Take with food or milk to avoid an upset stomach.

• Use this medication for only as long as needed to get the excellent results. Your doctor can determine how long to treat you with potassium iodide.

• This medicine can reason unusual results with determined medical trials. Speak any doctor who treats you that you are using potassium iodide.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and easy. Hold the bottle tightly closed when not in use. Avoid storing the medication in very cool temperatures. If the medication changes color to brown or yellow, throw it away and call your pharmacist for new medication.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What must I avoid while taking potassium iodide?

• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

What are the possible side effects of potassium iodide?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives, itching, severe tingling; fever, swollen glands, joint pain; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have:

· swelling in your neck or throat (enlarged thyroid);

· chest pain, rapid or irregular heart course, feeling anxious or irritable;

· severe headache, metallic taste in your mouth;

· puffy eyelids, irritated eyes, acne or severe skin rash;

· pain or burning in your mouth or throat, heighten salivation;

· fever, cool symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat);

· tall potassium (slow heart course, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling).

• General side effects may include:

· swollen glands in your lower jaw;

· nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach, or stomach pain;

· confusion, weary feeling, numbness;

· mild skin rash; or

· weakness or hard feeling in your hands or feet.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect potassium iodide?

• Speak your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with potassium iodide, especially:

· lithium;

· an ACE inhibitor--benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril;

· a diuretic or "water pill"--amiloride, spironolactone triamterene;

· medications to treat overactive thyroid--methimazole, propylthiouracil (PTU), radioactive iodine; or

· multivitamin or mineral supplements that contain potassium.

• This list is not complete. Another drugs may interact with potassium iodide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medicine manual.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about potassium iodide.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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