iodoquinol (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Yodoxin

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatricGeriatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablets

  • 210mg
  • 650mg

Intestinal Amebiasis

650 mg PO PC q8hr for 20 days; not to exceed 2 g/day

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablets

  • 210mg
  • 650mg

Intestinal Amebiasis

30-40 mg/kg/day divided PO PC q8hr PO for 20 days; not to exceed 1.95 g/day  

Not the drug of choice (may cause optic nerve damage); use only if other therapy is contraidicated or failed

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Interactions

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              Serious - Use Alternative (6)

              • axicabtagene ciloleucel

                iodoquinol, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • brexucabtagene autoleucel

                iodoquinol, brexucabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ciltacabtagene autoleucel

                iodoquinol, ciltacabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • idecabtagene vicleucel

                iodoquinol, idecabtagene vicleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • lisocabtagene maraleucel

                iodoquinol, lisocabtagene maraleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tisagenlecleucel

                iodoquinol, tisagenlecleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              Monitor Closely (0)

                Minor (3)

                • cadexomer iodine

                  iodoquinol increases effects of cadexomer iodine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

                • iodinated glycerol

                  iodoquinol increases effects of iodinated glycerol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

                • iodine

                  iodoquinol increases effects of iodine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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                Adverse Effects

                Frequency Not Defined

                Headache

                Chills

                Agitation

                Diarrhea

                Rash

                Fever

                Urticaria

                Pruritus

                Thyroid gland enlargement

                Retrograde amnesia

                Nausea

                Vomiting

                Peripheral neuropathy

                Optic neuritis

                Stomach pain

                Weakness

                Visual impairment

                Optic atrophy

                Abdominal cramps

                Itching of rectal area

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                Warnings

                Contraindications

                Hypersensitivity to 8-hydroxyquinolones or iodoquinol

                Iodine sensitivity

                Pre-existing optic neuropathy

                Hepatic damage

                Cautions

                Caution in thyroid disease

                Interferes with thyroid tests for up to 6 months after discontiunation

                Do not repeat course before 2-3 wk

                Not effective in amebic hepatitis or liver abscess

                Avoid long term thearpy (associated with optic neuritis and optic atrophy)

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                Pregnancy & Lactation

                Pregnancy Category: C

                Lactation: unknown

                Pregnancy Categories

                A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

                B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

                C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

                D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

                X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

                NA: Information not available.

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                Pharmacology

                Mechanism of Action

                Acts primarily in intestinal lumen; mechanism unknown

                Pharmacokinetics

                Absorption: poor & erratic

                Metabolism: Hepatic

                Excretion: Primarily feces

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                Formulary

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                Tier Description
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