Drug Interactions between MTE-6 and sodium iodide-i-131
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- MTE-6 (trace elements with selenium and iodide)
- sodium iodide-i-131
Interactions between your drugs
sodium iodide I-131 sodium iodide
Applies to: sodium iodide-i-131 and MTE-6 (trace elements with selenium and iodide)
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Iodine-containing products may affect the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and/or diagnostic results of radioiodides. These effects may last up to 8 weeks.
MANAGEMENT: Iodine preparations including expectorants, vitamins, topicals, and intravascular iodine-containing contrast media should be withheld for at least 2 to 4 weeks and possibly longer, and cholecystographic agents should be withheld for more than 4 weeks, prior to administration of sodium iodide I-131 or I-123.
References
- (2001) "Product Information. Visipaque (iodixanol)." Nycomed Inc
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- (2022) "Product Information. Sodium Iodide I-123 (sodium iodide I-123)." GE Healthcare
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
Drug and food interactions
sodium iodide I-131 food
Applies to: sodium iodide-i-131
MONITOR: Excessive intake of dietary iodine (e.g., iodised salt) may interfere with adequate uptake of radioiodide by the thyroid .
MANAGEMENT: A diet low in iodine is recommended before initiating therapy with sodium iodide I-131 or I-123.
References
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
sodium iodide I-131 food
Applies to: sodium iodide-i-131
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Certain drugs may affect the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and/or diagnostic results of radioiodides.
MANAGEMENT: Antithyroid agents such as carbimazole or propylthiouracil should generally be withheld for 1 week before administration of sodium iodide I-131 or I-123, and for a few days afterward. Salicylates, steroids, anticoagulants, antihistamines, antiparasitics, penicillins, sulfonamides, tolbutamide, thiopental, and nitroprusside should generally be withheld for 1 week. Amiodarone, lithium, and benzodiazepines should be withheld for at least 4 weeks.
References
- (2022) "Product Information. Sodium Iodide I-123 (sodium iodide I-123)." GE Healthcare
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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