Definition: 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)
useful source of iodine in thyrotoxic crisis
Other names Thyro Block; Mono Jod; Jodid ratiopharm; ratiopharm Brand of Potassium Iodide; betapharm Brand of Potassium Iodide; W+Śrwag Brand of Potassium Iodide; Wallace Brand of Potassium Iodide; Iodide, Potassium; Verla Brand of Potassium Iodide; Upsher-Smith Brand of Potassium Iodide; Thyroprotect; Thyro-Block; SSKI; Rovi Brand of Potassium Iodide; Pima; Philopharm Brand of Potassium Iodide; Mono-Jod; Merck dura Brand of Potassium Iodide; Merck Brand of Potassium Iodide; Jodid-ratiopharm