Drug classes

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

Lubiprostone

Generic name: lubiprostone [ loo-bee-PROS-tone ]Brand name: AmitizaDosage form: oral  capsule (24 mcg; 8 mcg)Drug class: Chloride channel activators  What is lubiprostone? Lubiprostone is used to treat chronic constipation, or...

September 12, 2025

Lurasidone

Generic name: lurasidone [ loo-RAS-i-done ]Brand name: LatudaDosage form: oral tablet (120 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg; 60 mg; 80 mg)Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics  What is lurasidone?...

September 12, 2025

Lutathera

Generic name: lutetium Lu 177 dotatateDosage form: injectionDrug class: Therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals  What is Lutathera? Lutathera is a targeted radiotherapy used to treat neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) that develop in...

September 12, 2025

Luxiq

Generic name: betamethasone topical [ BAY-ta-METH-a-sone-TOP-ik-al ]Other brand names of betamethasone topical include: Diprolene, Luxiq,  SernivoDrug class: Topical steroids  What is Luxiq? Betamethasone is a highly potent steroid that prevents...

September 12, 2025

Lybalvi

Pronunciation: lee-bawl-veeGeneric name: olanzapine and samidorphanDosage form: oral tablet (5 mg/10 mg, 10 mg/10 mg, 15 mg/10 mg, 20 mg/10 mg)Drug class: Psychotherapeutic combinations  What...

September 12, 2025

Lyrica

Generic name: pregabalin [ pre-GAB-a-lin ]Other brand names of pregabalin include: Lyrica, Lyrica CRDrug class: Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs  What is Lyrica? Lyrica was originally FDA approved as an...

September 12, 2025

Mavorixafor

Pronunciation: MAV-or-ix-a-forGeneric name: mavorixaforBrand name: XolremdiDosage form: oral  capsule (100 mg)Drug class: Other immunostimulants  What is Mavorixafor? Mavorixafor is used to treat WHIM syndrome (Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myelokathexis syndrome) in adults and...

September 10, 2025

Lyrica

Generic name: pregabalin [ pre-GAB-a-lin ]Other brand names of pregabalin include: Lyrica, Lyrica CRDrug class: Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs  What is Lyrica? Lyrica was originally FDA approved as an...

September 6, 2025

Macrobid

Generic name: nitrofurantoin [ NYE-troe-fue-RAN-toin ]Drug class: Urinary anti-infectives  What is Macrobid? Macrobid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Macrobid is used to...

September 6, 2025

Magnesium oxide

Generic name: magnesium oxide [ mag-NEE-zee-um-OX-ide ]Brand names: Phillips’ Cramp-free, Uro-Mag, MagGel, Mag-200, Mag-Ox 400, UroMag, Mag 440Dosage forms: oral capsule (140 mg; 400 mg; 500 mg), oral tablet...

September 6, 2025

Mavenclad

Generic name: cladribine (oral) [ KLAD-ri-been ]Drug class: Antimetabolites  What is Mavenclad? Mavenclad is a purine antimetabolite that interferes with enzymes that are necessary for DNA...

September 6, 2025

Mavorixafor

Pronunciation: MAV-or-ix-a-forGeneric name: mavorixaforBrand name: XolremdiDosage form: oral capsule (100 mg)Drug class: Other immunostimulants  What is Mavorixafor? Mavorixafor is used to treat WHIM syndrome (Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myelokathexis syndrome) in...

September 6, 2025

Mavyret

Pronunciation: MAV-ih-rehtGeneric name: glecaprevir and pibrentasvirDosage form: oral tablets, oral pelletsDrug class: Antiviral combinations  What is Mavyret? Mavyret is an oral combination medicine containing fixed...

September 6, 2025

Mayzent

Pronunciation: may-zentGeneric name: siponimodDosage form: tabletDrug class: Selective immunosuppressants  What is Mayzent? Mayzent (siponimod) belongs to a class of medications called sphingosine l-phosphate receptor modulators....

September 6, 2025

Meclizine

Generic name: meclizine [ MEK-li-zeen ]Brand names: Antivert, Bonine, Bonine Max, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Dramamine Nausea Long LastingDosage forms: oral tablet (12.5 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg), oral...

September 6, 2025

Medrol

Generic name: methylprednisolone (oral) [ METH-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone ]Other brand names of methylprednisolone (oral) include: Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose PackDrug class: Glucocorticoids  What is Medrol? Medrol is a steroid that...

September 6, 2025