SSKI Disease Interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with SSKI (potassium iodide).
Iodide salts (applies to SSKI) hyperthyroidism
Moderate Potential Hazard, Low plausibility.
The use of iodide salts has been associated with the exacerbation or precipitation of hyperthyroidism in patients previously euthyroid. Induction of goiter has been reported in patients with hyperthyroidism. Iodide salts should be administered cautiously in patients with hyperthyroidism.
Potassium iodide (applies to SSKI) heart disease
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.
Potassium iodide should not be used in patients that have nodular thyroid disease and heart disease. Patients experiencing irregular heartbeats or chest pain should be instructed to stop treatment with potassium iodide.
Potassium iodide (applies to SSKI) dermatitis herpetiformis
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.
Potassium iodide should not be used in patients that have or have ever had dermatitis herpetiformis.
Potassium iodide (applies to SSKI) vasculitis
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.
People who are allergic to iodide or have hypocomplementemic vasculitis should not take potassium iodide.
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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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