Iodine Pharmacology

Iodine

About Iodine

Essential trace element, fastest acting thyroid inhibitor, Antithyroid agent.

Mechanism of Action of Iodine

It is the fastest acting thyroid inhibitor which inhibits hormone release. It reduced to iodide response to both iodine and iodides are identical. Endocytosis of colloid and proteolysis of thyroglobulin comes to a halt. It has a direct action on thyroid cells and also attenuate TSH and cyclic AMP induced thyroid stimulation. Excess iodide inhibits it`s on transport in thyroid cells and alter the redox potential of cells; thus interfering with iodination and reduces T3 or T4 synthesis. The gland if enlarged; shrinks, becomes firm and less vascular. The thyroid status returns to normal at a faster rate.

Pharmacokinets of Iodine

Absorption: Well absorbed orally.
Distribution: Widely distributed in the body and also crosses the placenta.

Onset of Action for Iodine

N/A

Duration of Action for Iodine

N/A

Half Life of Iodine

N/A

Side Effects of Iodine

1. Fever
2. Angioedema
3. Swelling of lips and eyelids
4. Arthralgia
5. Thrombocytopenia
6. Salivation
7. Sneezing
8. Lymphadenopathy
9. Petechial haemorrhage.
10. Burning sensation in mouth
11. Headache
12. Rashes
13. Flaring of acne

Contra-indications of Iodine

1. Hypersensitivity to the drug

Special Precautions while taking Iodine

1. Long term therapy with high dose

Pregnancy Related Information

Contraindicated

Old Age Related Information

Use with caution

Breast Feeding Related Information

Contraindicated

Children Related Information

Use with caution

Indications for Iodine

1. Hyperthyroidism
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Prior to thyroidectomy
4. Prophylaxis of endemic goiter

Interactions for Iodine

N/A

Typical Dosage for Iodine

Oral: 5 to 10ml in water 8th hourly.

Schedule of Iodine

Storage Requirements for Iodine

Store in a well closed container and protects from light.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Iodine

Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Iodine

Provide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.

Home Delivery for Iodine in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for iodine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for iodine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take iodine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for iodine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for iodine with the pharmacy.

Iodine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for iodine might be better known than iodine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have iodine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for iodine.