Hicon and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Hicon (sodium iodide-i-131).
Sodium Iodide I-131 Multivitamins With Minerals
Moderate Drug Interaction
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 (1)
- (2022) "Product Information. Sodium Iodide I-123 (sodium iodide I-123)." GE Healthcare
Sodium Iodide I-131 Food
Moderate Food Interaction
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 (1)
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
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Hicon drug interactions
There are 167 drug interactions with Hicon (sodium iodide-i-131).
Hicon disease interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with Hicon (sodium iodide-i-131) which include:
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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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