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Medicines ioflupaneQuestion & answer

ioflupane · Medicine question

Why is thyroid protection given?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

It reduces thyroid uptake of radioactive iodine and limits unnecessary thyroid radiation exposure.

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