Title: Sodium Iodide, Radioactive
CAS Registry Number: 7790-26-3
Additional Names: Sodium radio-iodide (131I); sodium iodide 131I; Na131I
Trademarks: Iodotope (BMS); Oriodide (Abbott); Radiocaps-131 (Abbott); Theriodide-131 (Abbott)
Literature References: Prepd from radioactive iodine (131I) which has a half-life of 8 days and emits beta and gamma rays. Other properties identical with those of ordinary sodium iodide. Dispensed as carrier-free sodium radioiodide in capsules for oral use or in aq soln for oral or parenteral administration.
Therap-Cat: Diagnostic aid (thyroid function); antineoplastic.
Keywords: Antineoplastic (Radiation Source); Diagnostic Aid. |