Features of Antithyroid Drug and Iodine 131 Therapy for Hyperthyroidism

Comparison of Features of Antithyroid Drug and Iodine 131 Therapy for Hyperthyroidism 

Long-term outcome Eudiyroidism or hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism 

Hydriodic acid syrup Idoxuridine ophthalmic solution lodinated glycerol Iodine-containing vitamins lodochlorhydroxy qui n lodoquinol (diiodohydroxyquin) 

Niacinamide hydroiodide + potassium iodide (e.g., lodo-Niadn) Ponaris nasal emollient Potassium iodide (e.g., Quadrinal) 

Ipecac, an emetic, contains emetine and cephaeline. It is used in a dose of 15 to 30 mL with 200 to 300 mL of water in drug overdosage and certain cases of poisoning. Ipecac may fail to exert its emetic effects on an empty stomach. Ipecac causes vomiting by irritating the stomach 

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