potassium iodide

A white crystalline compound, KI, used in photography and medicine, as an analytical reagent, and in table salt as a source of dietary iodine.

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potassium iodide - a crystalline salt in organic synthesis and in making photographic emulsions and in iodized table salt

iodide - a salt or ester of hydriodic acid

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Many countries stockpile potassium iodide products to have as a preventive measure in case of sudden radiation exposure, but there are still many countries that have not taken sufficient action in this area.

RECIPHARM DIVESTS THE RIGHTS TO THYROSAFE PRODUCT

AIT: Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis GD: Graves' disease KI: Potassium iodide MAbs: Monoclonal antibodies MMI: Methimazole NIS: Sodium iodide symporter NTADs: Nonthionamide antithyroid drugs PTU: Propylthiouracil SMLs: Small-molecule ligands SSKI: Saturated solution of potassium iodide TRAb: Thyrotropin receptor antibodies TSHR: Thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor.

Nonthionamide Drugs for the Treatment of Hyperthyroidism: From Present to Future

Lead acetate (PbAc), meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), potassium iodide (KI) and chlorophyll (Chl) were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich (USA).

EFFECTS OF MESO-2,3-DIMERCAPTOSUCCINIC ACID, POTASSIUM IODIDE AND CHLOROPHYLL ON LEAD ACCUMULATION IN MALE MICE

Safety and efficacy of oral potassium iodide in chromoblastomycosis.

Chromoblastomycosis: a case report from Bihar, India

Potassium iodide may be used as a treatment for thyroid storm - a life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism," Ghuloum said.

Kuwait upgrades nuclear safety measures

This canine was initially given potassium iodide for the treatment, as this drug was previously described as a treatment option (ALVAREZ et al., 2013); however, the poor response to this treatment led to the replacement of potassium iodide with itraconazole associated with terbinafine.

Pythium insidiosum colitis in a dog: treatment and clinical outcome/Colite por Pythium insidiosum em um cao: tratamento e evolucao clinica

The present paper reports lumpy jaw in four buffaloes with achievement of complete recovery by treatment with antibiotics and Potassium iodide.

Clinico-therapeutic management of actinomycosis--a clinical study of 4 buffaloes

The synthesis of lead iodide was carried out by using lead nitrate (Pb(NO3)2) and potassium iodide (KI) in a 1:2 molar ratio.

Growth of lead iodide single crystals synthesized using low temperature solution technique

note: Potassium iodide [KI] can be found at your pharmacy, without a prescription.

Twill is hardier than denim

The published study compared the bioavailability and effects of two-week supplementation of naturally-occurring iodine from Seagreens to potassium iodide (KI), an artificial source of iodine.

Study illustrates benefits of seaweed-based iodine