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Iobenguane I-131 and Hypothyroidism

Result of checking the interaction of drug Iobenguane I-131 and disease Hypothyroidism for safety when used together.

Check result:

Iobenguane I-131 <> Hypothyroidism

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Hypothyroidism was reported in patients who received a therapeutic dose of iobenguane I-131. Caution and close monitoring is advised in patients with history of hypothyroidism. Initiate thyroid- blocking medications starting at least 1 day before and continuing for 10 days after each iobenguane I-131 dose to reduce the risk of hypothyroidism or thyroid neoplasia. Evaluate for clinical evidence of hypothyroidism and measure thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels prior to initiating treatment with iobenguane I-131 and annually thereafter.

Iobenguane I-131

Generic Name: iobenguane I 131

Brand Name: AdreView, Azedra

Synonyms: Iobenguane I 131

What is Iobenguane I-131?