Sodium Iodide I131 Side Effects and Warnings

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Follow directions given by healthcare provider after discharge to prevent exposing others to this medicine.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine and for up to 12 months following this medication.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Anemia, low white blood cell count, and low platelet count.

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

• Itching.

• Cough.

• Sore throat.

• Hair loss. Hair usually grows back when medicine is stopped.

• Allergic reactions can rarely occur.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Signs or symptoms of infection. These include a fever of 100.5 degrees or higher, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, increased sputum or change in color, painful urination, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain.

• Fast heartbeat.

• Severe nausea or vomiting.

• Unusual bruising or bleeding.

• Feeling extremely tired or weak.

• Neck stiffness.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.