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  • TRADE NAME: Hicon (DraxImage)
  • INDICATIONS: Hyperthyroidism and selected cases of carcinoma of the thyroid
  • CLASS: Radiopharmaceutical
  • HALF-LIFE: 8 days
  • CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
    Antithyroid agents, Beta blockers, Propranolol

Contra-indicated in women who are, or who may become pregnant. Patients with vomiting and diarrhea should not receive radioiodide and concurrent antithyroid therapy should be discontinued 3-4 days before administration.

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Page last updated 07/31/2023

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Incidence

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations

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