Sodium Iodide I 131 Therapeutic

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW CAUTION! RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL. Read Package Insert prior to use. Promptly remove any contamination from the skin, eyes, or clothing. Radioactive drugs must be handled by qualified personnel in conformity with regulations appropriate to the government agency authorized to license the use of this radionuclide. The vial containing the drug should be kept within its container or within heavier shielding. Avoid contact with the radioactive contents which would cause unnecessary exposure to radiation.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Eye Contact: In the presence of moist air, a very small fraction of Sodium No adverse effect expected, but sodium phosphate may irritate Iodide I 131 may break down and emit radioactive fumes the eyes. containing I 131. Inhalation of sodium phosphate may irritate the respiratory tract. Chronic Exposure: The health risks associated with chronic radiation exposure Ingestion: (cancer, leukemia, genetic and teratogenic effects) are May cause asymptomatic physiological uptake by thyroid gland believed to involve levels of radiation exposure which are or other tissues. much higher than those permitted occupationally. SODIUM IODIDE I 131 THERAPEUTIC CAPSULES Skin Contact: Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Not expected to produce any acute adverse health effects. No information found.