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Radioiodine
Mechanism of Action
Isotopes destroy tissues that release 131l
131l is incorporated into T3 7 T4
Cytotoxic action is confined to thyroid
destruction of thyroid tissue
Emits both B particle and y-rays
Storage conditions
keep away from direct sunligy
Protect from sunlight
Protect from moist
Store in a cool dry place
Store between 15-30 degrees
Route of Administration
Oral
Side effects
Nausea
Swollen salivary glands
Metallic taste in the mouth
Neck tenderness and swelling
Hypothyroidism
Indications
Malignant cells in carcinoma
hyperthyroidism
Thyrotoxicosis
Graves' disease
Multi nodular goitre
Contraindications
Thyroid nodules
Age limit age 15-18
Breastfeeding
Malignant thyroid tumor
Pregnant women
