Sodium Iodide I 131 Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Sodium Iodide I 131 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 131 Side Effects - for the Professional

Sodium Iodide I 131

Although rare, reactions have been reported following the administration of iodine-containing radiopharmaceuticals including, in decreasing order of frequency, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, tachycardia, itching skin, rash, and hives. Depression of the hematopoietic system may occur when large doses are employed. Such potential side effects include radiation sickness, increase in clinical symptoms, bone marrow depression, acute leukemia, anemia, chromosomal abnormalities, acute thyroid crisis, blood dyscrasia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and death.

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