| Pronunciation |
 (mon
OK ta
noyn) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Moctanin® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| monooctanoin |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Gallstone Dissolution Agent |
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| Use |
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Solubilize cholesterol gallstones that are retained in the biliary tract after cholecystectomy |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Administer via T-tube into common bile duct at rate of 3-5 mL/hour at pressure of 10 mL water for 7-21 days |
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| Administration |
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Solution must be diluted prior to use; do not administer I.M. or I.V. |
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| Patient Information |
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This medication can only be administered via tube infusion. Report immediately acute abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, alteration in taste (metallic taste), flushing, or acute back pain. Inform prescriber if you are pregnant. Breast-feeding is not recommended. |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Solution must be diluted prior to use; do not administer I.M. or I.V. |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Solution: 120 mL |
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