monooctanoin /mono·oc·ta·no·in/ (-ok″tah-no´in) a semisynthetic glycerol derivative used to dissolve cholesterol stones in the common and intrahepatic bile ducts.
monooctanoin
mon·o·oc·tan·o·in (m n  -k-t n - n, -kt -nn)n. A semisynthetic esterified glycerol used as a solubilizing agent for radiolucent gallstones retained in the biliary tract after removal of the gallbladder. |
monooctanoin
[mon′ō·ok′tənō′in]
a gallstone-dissolving agent.
indication It is used to dissolve cholesterol gallstones.
contraindications It is contraindicated in patients with jaundice, severe biliary tract infection, or a history of recent duodenal ulcer or jejunitis.
adverse effects Adverse effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and GI pain.
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