Sodium Iodide I 131
PrescriptionBrand names: Sodium Iodide I 131 Diagnostic
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION 11.1 Chemical Characteristics Sodium Iodide I 131 Capsules Diagnostic is a radiodioactive diagnostic agent containing sodium iodide I 131 and supplied for oral administration in a gelatin capsule. Each capsule contains no-carrier-added sodium iodide I 131, disodium edetate dihydrate USP as a stabilizer, sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate USP as a reducing agent, and dibasic sodium phosphate anhydrous USP. Sodium Iodide I 131 is designated chemically as Na131I and has a molecular weight of 153.99. 11.2 Physical Characteristics Iodine I 131 decays by beta emission and associated gamma emission with a physical half-life of 8.04 days. The principal radiation emissions are listed in Table 4. Table 4 Principal Radiation Emission Data from Decay of Sodium Iodide I 131 Radiation Mean % per Disintegration Mean Energy (keV) Beta-1 2.13% 69.4 Beta-3 7.20% 96.6 Beta-4 89.4% 191.6 Gamma-7 6.14% 284.3 Gamma-14 81.2% 364.5 Gamma-18 7.12% 637.0 11.3 External Radiation The specific gamma-ray constant for iodine I 131 is 4.26 x 10 -13 C•m 2 •kg -1 •MBq -1 •s -1 (2.2 R•cm 2 /mCi•hr). The first half-value thickness of lead (Pb) for iodine I 131 is 0.27 cm. A range of values for the relative attenuation of the radiation emitted by iodine I 131 that results from interposition of various thicknesses of Pb is shown in Table 5. For example, the use of 2.59 cm of Pb will decrease the external radiation exposure by a factor of about 100. Table 5 Radiation Attenuation of Iodine I 131 by Lead Shielding Shield Thickness (Pb) cm Coefficient of Attenuation 0.27 0.5 0.56 0.25 0.99 10 -1 2.59 10 -2 4.53 10 -3 To correct for physical decay of iodine I 131, the fractions that remain at selected intervals after the time of calibration are shown in Table 6. Table 6 Physical Decay Chart: Iodine I 131, Half-Life 8.04 days Days Fraction Remaining Days Fraction Remaining Days Fraction Remaining 0 Calibration Time 1.000 11 0.388 22 0.151 1 0.918 12 0.356 23 0.138 2 0.842 13 0.327 24 0.127 3 0.773 14 0.300 25 0.116 4 0.709 15 0.275 26 0.107 5 0.651 16 0.253 27 0.098 6 0.597 17 0.232 28 0.090 7 0.548 18 0.213 29 0.083 8 0.503 19 0.195 30 0.076 9 0.461 20 0.179 10 0.423 21 0.164
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Sodium Iodide I-131 | - |
Indications & Usage
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Dosage & Administration
Side Effects Overview
Warnings & Precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Fetal Toxicity – I 131 can cause severe and irreversible hypothyroidism in the neonate. Verify absence of pregnancy before administering the product. ( 4 , 5.1 , 8.1, 8.3 ) Radiation Risk – I 131 contributes to patients’s long-term cumulative radiation exposure, which is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Ensure safe handling to minimize radiation exposure. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Fetal Toxicity Sodium Iodide I 131 Capsules Diagnostic is contraindicated in pregnancy because sodium iodide I 131 crosses the placenta and can cause severe and irreversible hypothyroidism in the neonate. Multiple reports in the literature describe neonatal hypothryroidism following in utero exposure to sodium iodide I 131. Some of these cases were severe and irreversible. Verify pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to administering Sodium Iodide I 131 Capsules Diagnostic [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1, 8.3 ) ]. 5.2 Radiation Exposure Sodium Iodide I 131 Capsules Diagnostic contributes to a patient’s overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure, which is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Follow safe administration instructions to minimize radiation exposure to the patient and healthcare providers [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 ) ]. 5.3 Risk of Radioactive Uptake Measurement and Imaging Misinterpretation The recent intake of stable iodine in any form, or the use of thyroid or anti-thyroid drugs will affect the uptake of sodium iodide I 131. Question the patient carefully regarding their exposure to these drugs or procedures involving radiographic contrast media [see Drug Interactions ( 7 ) ]. 5.4 Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis may occur in patients who receive sodium iodide I 131. Although iodine is not considered an allergen, hypersensitivity reactions may occur in relation with excipients or chemical component of the capsule, such as sodium thiosulfate. Obtain and document an allergy history, particularly a sulfite allergy. Emergency resuscitation equipment and personnel should be immediately available [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 ) ].
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Sodium Iodide I 131 Capsules Diagnostic is contraindicated in pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) , Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 ) ]. Pregnancy
Pharmacokinetics
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sodium Iodide I 131 Capsules Diagnostic is indicated for use in adults for: Assessment of thyroid function using radioactive iodine (RAI) uptake test Imaging the thyroid (scintigraphy) Sodium Iodide I 131 Capsules Diagnostic is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for the assessment of thyroid function and for thyroid imaging.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Use careful handling with appropriate safety measures to minimize radiation exposure to patients and healthcare workers. ( 2.1 , 5.2 ) Follow suitable radioactivity calibration prior to administration. ( 2.1 ) In an adult patient, recommended doses are ( 2.2 ): Thyroid Function: 0.185 to 1.1 megabecquerels (MBq) [5 to 30 microcuries (microCi)] Thyroid Imaging: 1.85 to 3.70 MBq (50 to 100 microCi) 2.1 Radiation Safety Sodium Iodide I 131 Capsules Diagnostic is a radioactive drug …
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Fetal Toxicity – I 131 can cause severe and irreversible hypothyroidism in the neonate. Verify absence of pregnancy before administering the product. ( 4 , 5.1 , 8.1, 8.3 ) Radiation Risk – I 131 contributes to patients’s long-term cumulative radiation exposure, which is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Ensure safe handling to minimize radiation exposure. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Fetal Toxicity Sodium Iodide I 131 Capsules Diagnostic is contraindicated in pregnancy because sodium …
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Sodium Iodide I 131 Capsules Diagnostic is contraindicated in pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) , Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 ) ]. Pregnancy
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