Sodium Iodide, i-123 Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Sodium Iodide, i-123 may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Sodium Iodide, i-123 Side Effects - for the Professional

Sodium Iodide, i-123

Adverse events associated with the class of Sodium Iodide I-131 drug product include hypersensitivity reactions, radiation toxicities, and metabolic events.

Immediate adverse reactions typically are related to hypersensitivity; e.g., anaphylaxis, rash, hives, bronchospasm, and other allergic events.

Radiation adverse events related to the dose include the following:

Bone marrow depression, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, acute leukemia, anemia, blood dyscrasia, chromosomal abnormalities, radiation sickness, and death. Delayed radiation toxicity includes radiation thyroiditis, gastritis and sialadentis. 

Metabolic adverse events include hypothyroidism and exaggerated hyperthyroidism due to radiation thyroiditis.

Tenderness and swelling of the neck, pain on swallowing, sore throat and cough may occur about the 3rd day after treatment.

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