Drug classes

Levalbuterol (Inhalation)

Generic name: levalbuterol [ lee-val-BUE-ter-ol ]Brand names: Xopenex, Xopenex HFA, Xopenex PediatricDrug class: Adrenergic bronchodilators  Uses for levalbuterol Levalbuterol is used to prevent or treat bronchospasm in...

September 14, 2025

Levaquin

Generic name: levofloxacin (oral) [ LEE-voe-FLOX-a-sin ]Drug class: Quinolones and fluoroquinolones  What is Levaquin? Levaquin is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body....

September 14, 2025

Levemir

Generic name: insulin detemir [ IN-su-lin-DE-te-mir ]Other brand names of insulin detemir include: Levemir, Levemir FlexTouchDrug class: Insulin  What is Levemir? Levemir is a man-made form of...

September 14, 2025

Levocetirizine

Generic name: levocetirizine [ LEE-voe-se-TIR-a-zeen ]Brand names: Xyzal, LevrixDosage forms: oral solution, oral tabletDrug class: Antihistamines What is levocetirizine? Levocetirizine is an antihistamine that may be used...

September 14, 2025

Levodopa inhalation

Generic name: levodopa inhalation [ LEE-voe-DOE-pa ]Brand names: Inbrija, Dopar, LarodopaDosage form: inhalation capsule (42 mg)Drug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents  What is levodopa inhalation? Levodopa inhalation is...

September 14, 2025

Levofloxacin

Generic name: levofloxacin (oral) [ LEE-voe-FLOX-a-sin ]Brand name: LevaquinDosage forms: oral solution, oral tabletDrug class: Quinolones and fluoroquinolones  What is levofloxacin? Levofloxacin is an antibiotic that that may be...

September 14, 2025

Levothyroxine

Generic name: levothyroxine (oral/injection) [ LEE-voe-thye-ROX-een ]Brand names: Ermeza, Euthyrox, Levo-T, Levoxyl, SynthroidDrug class: Thyroid drugs  What is levothyroxine? Levothyroxine is used in adults and children to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid –...

September 14, 2025

Lexapro

Pronunciation: leks-a-proGeneric name: escitalopramDosage form: tablets, oral solutionDrug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  What is Lexapro? Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant from the group of...

September 14, 2025

Lexette foam

Pronunciation: lex-etGeneric name: halobetasol propionate 0.05%Other brand names of halobetasol propionate 0.05% include: LexetteDosage form: foamDrug class: Topical steroids  What is Lexette? Lexette foam is a...

September 14, 2025

Lialda

Generic name: mesalamine (oral) [ me-SAL-a-meen ]Drug class: 5-aminosalicylates  What is Lialda? Lialda affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea....

September 14, 2025

Lidex (Topical application)

Generic name: fluocinonide [ floo-oh-SIN-oh-nide ]Other brand names of fluocinonide include: Lidex, Lidex-E, VanosDrug class: Topical steroids  Uses for Lidex Fluocinonide topical is used to help relieve redness, itching,...

September 14, 2025

Liletta

Generic name: levonorgestrel intrauterine system [ LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel-IN-tra-UE-ter-ine-SIS-tem ]Dosage form: intrauterine device (52 mg)Drug classes: Contraceptives , Progestins  What is Liletta? Liletta (levonorgestrel) is an intrauterine device (IUD) used to prevent pregnancy...

September 14, 2025

Linezolid (Monograph)

Brand name: ZyvoxDrug class: Oxazolidinone antibiotics VA class: AM900Molecular formula: C16H20FN3O4Introduction Antibacterial; oxazolidinone. Uses for Linezolid Respiratory Tract Infections Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), including infections...

September 14, 2025

Linzess

Generic name: linaclotide [ LIN-a-KLOE-tide ]Drug class: Guanylate cyclase-C agonists  What is Linzess? Linzess is a prescription medicine used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic...

September 14, 2025

Lipitor

Generic name: atorvastatin [ a-TOR-va-sta-tin ]Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg)Drug class: Statins What is Lipitor? Lipitor is used together with...

September 14, 2025

Lisdexamfetamine

Generic name: lisdexamfetamine [ lis-dex-am-FET-a-meen ]Brand name: VyvanseDosage forms: oral capsule (10 mg; 20 mg; 30 mg; 40 mg; 50 mg; 60 mg; 70 mg), oral...

September 14, 2025

Lithium

Generic name: lithium [ LITH-ee-um ]Brand names: Lithobid, Eskalith, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Eskalith-CRDrug class: Antimanic agents  What is lithium? Lithium affects the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells...

September 12, 2025

Lo Loestrin FE

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone acetateDosage form: oral tabletDrug class: Contraceptives  What is Lo Loestrin FE? Lo Loestrin Fe is a low-dose combination birth...

September 12, 2025

Lofexidine

Generic name: lofexidine [ loe-FEX-i-deen ]Brand name: LucemyraDrug class: Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting  What is lofexidine? Lofexidine works by blocking the release of norepinephrine, a hormone similar...

September 12, 2025

Lokelma

Generic name: sodium zirconium cyclosilicate [  SOE-dee-um-zir-KOE-nee-um-SYE-kloe-SIL-i-kate ]Drug class: Cation exchange resins  What is Lokelma? Lokelma is used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the blood)...

September 12, 2025

Loperamide

Generic name: loperamide [ loe-PER-a-mide ]Brand names:  Diamode, Imodium (various products),  Maalox Anti-Diarrheal,  Pepto Diarrhea Control, and othersDosage forms: oral capsule, oral liquid, oral suspension, oral tablet, oral...

September 12, 2025

Loratadine

Generic name: loratadine [ lor-AT-a-deen ]Brand names: Alavert, Claritin, Claritin Reditab, ohm Allergy Relief, Tavist ND, Wal-itinDosage forms: oral capsule (10 mg), oral syrup (5 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (10...

September 12, 2025

Lorlatinib

Generic name: lorlatinib [ lor-LAT-i-nib ]Brand name: LorbrenaDosage form: oral tablet (100 mg; 25 mg)Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is lorlatinib? Lorlatinib is a kinase inhibitor for oral...

September 12, 2025

Losartan

Generic name: losartan [ loe-SAR-tan ]Brand names: Cozaar, ArbliDosage form: oral tablet (100 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg), oral suspension (10 mg/mL)Drug class: Angiotensin receptor blockers  What is...

September 12, 2025

Lovastatin

Generic name: lovastatin [ LOE-va-sta-tin ]Brand names: Altoprev, Mevacor, AltocorDosage forms: oral tablet (10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg), oral tablet, extended release (20 mg; 40 mg; 60...

September 12, 2025

Lovenox

Generic name: enoxaparin [ ee-NOX-a-PAR-rin ]Drug class: Heparins  What is Lovenox? Lovenox is an anticoagulant that helps prevent the formation of blood clots. Lovenox is used...

September 12, 2025