Sodium Iodide I 131 Capsules

Dosage form: capsule
Drug classes:Antithyroid agents, Therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2021.

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Sodium Iodide I-131 is indicated for the treatment of hyperthyroidism and selected cases of thyroid carcinoma.

Sodium Iodide I 131 Capsules Dosage and Administration

Radiation Safety

1. Sodium Iodide I-131 is a radioactive drug. Handle with appropriate safety measures to minimize radiation exposure to the patient and healthcare workers [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]:
2. Use only by, or under the direction of, physicians who are qualified by specific training and experience in the safe use and handling of radioactive materials, and whose experience and training have been approved by the appropriate governmental agency authorized to license the use of radiopharmaceuticals.
3. Use waterproof gloves when handling and administering the product.
4. Maintain adequate shielding during the life of the product.
5. Measure patient dose with a suitable radioactivity calibration system immediately prior to administration.

Important Administration Instructions

• Do not directly administer the concentrated sodium iodide I 131 solution provided to patients. The concentrated sodium iodide I 131 solution must be diluted and prepared prior to administration [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] .
• Obtain a pregnancy test in females of reproductive potential prior to administration to verify the absence of pregnancy [see Contraindications (4) andUse in Specific Populations (8.1,8.3)] .
• Instruct patients to fast at least 2 hours before and 2 hours after administration to ensure absorptio