Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline (Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline)
Overview of Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline
Di-iodohydroxyquinoline used in the treatment of amebiasis (dysentry) and also as an skin antiseptic.
Indication of Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline
Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline is primarily indicated in conditions like Amoebiasis, Amoebic liver abscess, Giardiasis.
Contraindication of Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline
Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline is contraindicated in conditions like Thyroid disease,Blood dyscrasias,Optic neuropathy,Nervous disorders.
Side Effects of Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline, which give rise to further complications include Hair loss, Thrombocytopenia, Dermatitis, Neutropenia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Ataxia, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Urticaria, Pruritus, Dysuria, Polyuria, Metallic taste, Cystitis, Abdominal discomfort.
Precautions of Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline
Di-iodohydroxyquinolone should be used with caution in patients with thyroid disease. Avoid use in patients with neurological disorder, impaired kidney or liver function, and hypersensitive to iodine or halogenated hydroxyquinolones. Discontinue tyreatment if abnormal neurologic signs appear.