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How to Take Drug Sodium Iodide-i-131 and it's Dose


It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, as directed by your physician.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The suggested oral dosage ranges employed in the average patient (70 kg) for diagnostic procedures for thyroid function are as follows: Thyroid Uptake: 0.185 to 0.555 megabecquerels (5 to 15 microcuries) Scintiscanning:1.85 to 3.7 megabecquerels (50 to 100 microcuries)

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

None.

Drug Name : Drug Sodium Iodide-i-131

This medication is a diagnostic agent, used to treat overactive thyroid gland and certain kinds of thyroid cancer.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Drug Sodium Iodide-i-131

International :


Iodotope
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