Sodium iodide
- Generic Name
- Sodium iodide
- Brand Names
- Sclerodine
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- INa
- CAS Number
- 7681-82-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- F5WR8N145C
- Background
Sodium iodide is a water-soluble ionic compound with a crystal lattice. Sodium iodide is a source of iodine and can be administered as a supplement for total parenteral nutrition but is more commonly used in veterinary medicine. Radiolabelled compound, Iodide I-131, is used as a diagnostic tool to evaluate thyroid function and morphology.
- Indication
Indicated for use as a supplement to intravenous solutions given for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) .
- Associated Conditions
- Abscesses, Bleeding of the Vitreal Body, Clouding of the Lenses, Vitreous opacities, Wound
- Associated Therapies
- Total parenteral nutrition therapy
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