Sodium IODIDE I-131 Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
overactive thyroid gland thyrotoxicosis crisis a condition with low thyroid hormone levels narrowing of the lacrimal passage in the eye radiation sickness If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
inflammation of the salivary glands INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
decreased function of bone marrow If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
dry eye excessive watery eyes itching hives a skin rash chest pain nausea vomiting reactions at the site of the injection fast heartbeat RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
cancer or malignancy leukemia thyroid gland inflammation low levels of parathyroid hormone anemia decreased blood platelets low levels of white blood cells fluid accumulation in the brain a condition where there is formation of fibrous tissue in the lung called pulmonary fibrosis low sperm count a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis infertility secondary ovarian failure, a condition where ovaries stop working before age 40 radiation pneumonitis If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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