What is another word for potassium iodide?
Pronunciation: [pətˈasi͡əm ˈa͡ɪədˌa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Potassium iodide is a common medical term used to describe a drug that contains iodine. This compound is used as a treatment for radiation poisoning caused by nuclear accidents such as those that happened in Fukushima and Chernobyl. However, there are other synonyms for potassium iodide that people may be unaware of. These include Lugol's solution, iodide of potassium, KI, and Iodopen. These alternative names help practitioners and consumers identify the same medication even when it's not marketed with the familiar "potassium iodide" name. It's important to know these alternative synonyms to avoid misunderstanding or misidentification of drugs.
