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Potassium Iodide (Pima)

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An inorganic compound that is used as a source of iodine in thyrotoxic crisis and in the preparation of thyrotoxic patients for thyroidectomy. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Also Known As:

Pima; Iosat; Jodid; Thyro-Block; Anbex Brand of Potassium Iodide; Antistrumin; Fleming Brand of Potassium Iodide; Henning Berlin Brand of Potassium Iodide; Hexal Brand of Potassium Iodide; Ioduro Potasico Rovi; Jod beta; Jodetten Henning; Jodgamma; Jodid Hexal; Jodid Verla; Jodid dura; Jodid-ratiopharm; Merck Brand of Potassium Iodide; Merck dura Brand of Potassium Iodide; Mono-Jod; Philopharm Brand of Potassium Iodide; Rovi Brand of Potassium Iodide; SSKI; Thyroprotect; Upsher-Smith Brand of Potassium Iodide; Verla Brand of Potassium Iodide; Wallace Brand of Potassium Iodide; Wörwag Brand of Potassium Iodide; betapharm Brand of Potassium Iodide; ratiopharm Brand of Potassium Iodide; Iodide, Potassium; Jodid ratiopharm; Mono Jod; Thyro Block; Potassium iodide (KI)

Networked: 829 relevant articles (35 outcomes, 98 trials/studies)

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Drug Context: Research Results

Inorganic Chemicals: 9
- Iodine Compounds: 16
  - Iodides: 64
    - Potassium Iodide: 829
- Potassium Compounds: 2
  - Potassium Iodide: 829

Experts

1.	Hanson, Robert L: 39 articles (12/2015 - 02/2002)
2.	Knowler, William C: 38 articles (12/2015 - 02/2002)
3.	Bogardus, C: 29 articles (07/2010 - 01/2000)
4.	Bogardus, Clifton: 28 articles (12/2015 - 02/2002)
5.	Nelson, Robert G: 24 articles (12/2015 - 05/2004)
6.	Tataranni, P Antonio: 22 articles (02/2006 - 02/2002)
7.	Bennett, Peter H: 20 articles (12/2015 - 01/2003)
8.	Baier, Leslie J: 19 articles (12/2015 - 05/2002)
9.	Kobes, Sayuko: 17 articles (12/2015 - 05/2002)
10.	Tataranni, P A: 17 articles (09/2005 - 03/2000)

Related Diseases

1.	Sporotrichosis 04/01/1996 - "Patients with culture-confirmed cutaneous sporotrichosis were entered in a randomized, nonblinded study to compare the safety and efficacy of qd vs. tid dosage of SSKI. " 03/01/2005 - "In all, 304 cases of sporotrichosis confirmed by fungal culture, histopathologic examination, and/or remission of lesions with potassium iodide were reviewed. " 04/01/2015 - "New posology of potassium iodide for the treatment of cutaneous sporotrichosis: study of efficacy and safety in 102 patients." 04/01/1996 - "These findings suggest that a single daily full dose of SSKI appears to be appropriate therapy for cutaneous sporotrichosis; further studies with larger numbers of patients are required." 09/01/1989 - "This study was undertaken to examine the effects of immunization with Sporothrix schenckii and oral potassium iodide (KJ) administration on the chemiluminescence (CL) response of mouse polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) in experimental murine sporotrichosis. "
2.	Infection 10/01/2014 - "Notably, depletion of PimA resulted in complete clearance of the mouse lungs during both the acute and chronic phases of infection. " 07/01/1989 - "Treatment with saturated potassium iodide solution was effective for lymphocutaneous infection. " 10/01/2015 - "Furthermore, application of potassium iodide for mycobacterial infection warrants further evaluation by accumulating more cases. " 10/01/2014 - "In addition, the requirement of PimA for viability was clearly demonstrated during macrophage infection and in two different mouse models of infection, where a dramatic decrease in viable counts was observed upon silencing of the gene. " 07/01/2013 - "Effects of potassium iodide on low avid immunological reactions: probable mechanism of action on selective fungal infections."
3.	Graves Disease (Basedow Disease) 11/01/1990 - "This study has considered the effects of pre-operative potassium iodide (60 mg twice daily, for 10 days) on the immune system of patients with Graves' disease. " 05/01/1991 - "Potassium iodide was given to 17 cases of Basedow's disease in comparison to 12 normal controls for 5 weeks. " 09/01/2013 - "Potassium iodide (KI) has traditionally been used to reduce gland vascularity and diminish blood loss in patients undergoing thyroidectomy for Graves disease (GD). " 09/01/2013 - "Is potassium iodide solution necessary before total thyroidectomy for Graves disease?" 01/01/1975 - "4. In certain patients, Potassium Iodide appears to be an effective means of controlling the hyperthyroidism of Graves' Disease."
4.	Thyrotoxicosis 12/01/2014 - "Effects of short-term potassium iodide treatment for thyrotoxicosis due to Graves disease in children and adolescents." 07/07/2014 - "A severe hypersensitivity reaction to potassium iodide in a 51-year-old woman with Graves' thyrotoxicosis is described. " 12/01/2014 - "The use of potassium iodide in combination with antithyroid drug is effective for more rapid normalization of thyroid hormones in the early phase treatment of childhood thyrotoxicosis, but larger studies with adequate power are needed in future." 11/01/1997 - "We conclude that our patient's gastrointestinal symptoms were a prominent feature of her thyrotoxicosis and that rectal PTU and sublingual SSKI are effective in administration of antithyroid drugs." 04/01/1982 - "An alterative regime using potassium iodide and propranolol in combination has previously been shown to be both safe and effective in the pre-operative control of mild to moderate thyrotoxicosis. "
5.	Hyperthyroidism 11/01/2014 - "Remission after potassium iodide therapy in patients with Graves' hyperthyroidism exhibiting thionamide-associated side effects." 02/01/2014 - "We demonstrate changes in cellular and humoral immunity in animals with experimental hyperthyroidism induced by chronic administration of potassium iodide (KI) solution. " 02/01/2012 - "Masked hyperthyroidism in a haemodialysis patient successfully treated by potassium iodide." 01/01/1993 - "We conclude that patients with mild to moderate hyperthyroidism do not benefit from adjunctive treatment with PTU or potassium iodide immediately after radioiodine therapy." 05/01/1991 - "Treatment of hyperthyroidism with potassium iodide."

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Itraconazole (Sporanox)
2.	Propranolol (Inderal)
3.	Iodine
4.	Thyroxine (Levothyroxine)
5.	Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
6.	Methimazole (Thiamazole)
7.	Thyroid Hormones
8.	Oxalic Acid (Acid, Oxalic)
9.	Azoles
10.	Allylamine

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Aftercare (After-Treatment)
2.	Transplants (Transplant)
3.	Thyroidectomy
4.	Bottle Feeding
5.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)