Potassium Iodide, KI

Category: Antidotes

Potassium iodide is a chemical compound, medication, and dietary supplement.[3][4] As a medication it is used to treat hyperthyroidism, in radiation emergencies, and to protect the thyroid gland when certain types of radiopharmaceuticals are used.[5] In the developing world it is also used to treat skin sporotrichosis and phycomycosis.[5][6] As a supplement it is used in those who have low intake of iodine in the ... [wikipedia]

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