Iodine

DEA Class; OTC

Common Brand Names; Vasostrict, ADH

Hypersensitivity to drug or components

Metallic taste

Fever

Arthralgia

Diarrhea

Angioedema

Urticaria

Eosinophilia

Headache

Pulmonary edema

Thyroid suppression

Acne (high dose)

Excessive iodine may cause hypothyroidism by feedback inhibition of thyroid hormone production & conversion of triiodothyronine (T3) to less active thyroxine (T4)

Use caution in patients with renal impairment

Pregnancy Category: Not studied

Lactation: Enters breast milk; use caution

Iodine