Monoctanoin (Local)
Brand Names : Moctanin, monooctanoin
Category- Cholelitholytic
- Solubilizing
agent, cholesterol
DescriptionMonoctanoin (mon-OCK-ta-noyn) is used to dissolve cholesterol gallstones. Gallstones,
which are found in the gallbladder or bile duct, sometimes remain in the bile
duct even after the gallbladder has been removed by surgery. These stones
may be too large to pass out of the body on their own. A catheter or tube
is used to put the solution of monoctanoin into the bile duct where it will
come in contact with the gallstone or gallstones and dissolve them. This process
continues for 2 to 10 days.
Monoctanoin is administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor.
It is available in the following dosage form:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
Another commonly used name is monooctanoin
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† Not commercially available in Canada.
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