Letter – K

Kadcyla

Generic name: ado-trastuzumab emtansine [ AY-doe-tras-TOOZ-ue-mab-em-TAN-seen ]Drug class: HER2 inhibitors  What is Kadcyla? Kadcyla is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of...

September 22, 2025

Kadian

Generic name: morphine (oral) [ MOR-feen ]Dosage form: oral capsules, extended release (10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, 60mg, 80mg, 100mg, 200mg)Drug class: Opioids (narcotic analgesics)  What is...

September 22, 2025

Kapvay

Generic name: clonidine (oral) [ KLOE-ni-deen ]Drug class:Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting  What is Kapvay? Kapvay is a prescription medicine supplied as an extended-release tablet and...

September 22, 2025

Kava

What are other common names? What is this product used for? Kava may help lower anxiety in some people. What are...

September 22, 2025

Kayexalate

Generic name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate [ SOE-dee-um-pol-ee-STEER-een-SUL-foe-nate ]Other brand names of sodium polystyrene sulfonate include: Kalexate, Kayexalate, KionexDrug class: Cation exchange resins  What is Kayexalate? Kayexalate binds itself to...

September 22, 2025

Keflex

Generic name: cephalexin [ sef-a-LEX-in ]Drug class: First generation cephalosporins  What is Keflex? Keflex is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting...

September 22, 2025

Kenalog

Generic name: triamcinolone topical [ trye-am-SIN-oh-lone ]Other brand names of triamcinolone topical include: Cinolar, Kenalog, Oralone, Pediaderm TA, Triamcinolone Acetonide in Absorbase, Trianex, TridermDrug class: Topical steroids  What is Kenalog topical? Kenalog...

September 22, 2025

Kcentra

Generic name: prothrombin complex [ pro-THROM-bin-KOM-plex ]Drug class: Anticoagulant reversal agents  What is Kcentra? Kcentra is a blood coagulation factor replacement product. Kcentra is used to...

September 22, 2025

Kenalog-40

Generic name: triamcinolone acetonide 40mg/mLDosage form: intra-articular/intramuscular injectionDrug class: Glucocorticoids  What is Kenalog-40? Kenalog-40 is a long-acting corticosteroid injection for intramuscular (into the muscle)...

September 22, 2025

Keppra

Generic name: levetiracetam (oral/injection) [ LEE-ve-tye-RA-se-tam ]Other brand names of levetiracetam (oral/injection) include: Keppra,  Keppra XRDrug class: Pyrrolidine anticonvulsants  What is Keppra? Keppra is an anti-epileptic drug, also...

September 22, 2025

Keppra XR (Oral)

Generic name: levetiracetam [ lee-va-tye-RA-se-tam ]Other brand names of levetiracetam include: Elepsia XR, Keppra, Keppra XRDrug class: Pyrrolidine anticonvulsants  Uses for Keppra XR Levetiracetam is used alone or together...

September 22, 2025

Kerendia

Generic name: finerenoneDosage form: tabletsDrug class: Aldosterone receptor antagonists  What is Kerendia? Kerendia (finerenone) is a  FDA approved tablet taken once a day by...

September 22, 2025

Ketalar

Generic name: ketamine [ KET-a-meen ]Drug class: General anesthetics  What is Ketalar? Ketalar is used to put you to sleep for surgery and to prevent pain and discomfort...

September 22, 2025

Ketamine

Generic name: KetamineBrand name: KetalarDosage form: Injection 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), 500 mg/10 mL (50 mg/mL), and 500 mg/5 mL (100 mg/mL)Drug class: General...

September 22, 2025

Ketoconazole

Generic name: ketoconazole [ KEE-toe-KON-a-zole ]Brand name: NizoralDosage form: oral tablet (200 mg)Drug class: Azole antifungals  What is ketoconazole? Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication that is used to...

September 20, 2025

Ketoconazole topical

Generic name: ketoconazole topical [ kee-toe-KOE-na-zole ]Brand names: Extina, Ketodan, Kuric, Nizoral A-D, Nizoral Topical, Xolegel, Nizoral Anti-DandruffDosage forms: topical cream (2%), topical foam (2%), topical kit (2% with cleanser), topical...

September 20, 2025

Ketoprofen

Generic name: ketoprofen [ kee-toe-PROE-fen ]Brand names: Orudis, Oruvail, Actron, Orudis KT, KiprofenDosage forms: oral capsule (25 mg; 50 mg), oral capsule, extended release (200 mg)Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ...

September 20, 2025

Ketorolac ophthalmic

Generic name: ketorolac ophthalmic [ KEE-toe-ROLE-ak-off-THAL-mik ]Brand names: Acular, Acular LS, Acuvail, Acular PFDosage form: ophthalmic solution (0.4%; 0.45%; 0.5%)Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents  What is ketorolac ophthalmic? Ketorolac is...

September 20, 2025

Ketotifen (Monograph)

Brand name: ZaditorDrug class: Antiallergic Agents– Histamine H1-receptor Antagonists– Mast-cell StabilizersATC class: S01GX08VA class: OP900Chemical name: 10H-Benzo(4,5)cyclohepta(1,2-b)thiophen-10-one,4,9-dihydro-4-(1-methyl-4-piperidinylidene)Molecular formula: C19H19NO Introduction Relatively selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist and mast-cell...

September 20, 2025

Kevzara

Pronunciation: KEV-za-raGeneric name: sarilumabDosage forms: pre-filled syringe injection (150 mg/1.14 mL) (200 mg/1.14 mL), pre-filled pen injection (150 mg/1.14 mL), (200 mg/1.14 mL)Drug classes: Antirheumatics , Interleukin...

September 20, 2025

Kineret

Generic name: anakinra [ an-na-KIN-rah ]Drug classes: Antirheumatics , Interleukin inhibitors  What is Kineret? Kineret is a FDA approved medicine used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults,...

September 20, 2025

Kisqali

Pronunciation: Kis kah leeGeneric name: ribociclibOther brand names of ribociclib include:  Kisqali,  Kisqali Femara Co-PackDosage form: oral tabletDrug class: CDK 4/6 inhibitors  What is Kisqali? Kisqali is a  prescription...

September 20, 2025

Klisyri Ointment

Pronunciation: klee-si-reeGeneric name: tirbanibulin ointmentOther brand names of tirbanibulin ointment include: KlisyriDosage form: Ointment for topical useDrug class: Topical antineoplastics  What is Klisyri ointment? Klisyri (tirbanibulin)...

September 20, 2025

Klonopin

Generic name: clonazepam [ kloe-NAZ-e-pam ]Drug classes: Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants , Benzodiazepines  What is Klonopin? Klonopin is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). It is thought that benzodiazepines work by enhancing the...

September 20, 2025

Klor-Con

Generic name: potassium chloride [ poe-TASS-ee-um ]Drug class: Minerals and electrolytes  What is Klor-Con? Klor-Con contains potassium chloride, a mineral that is found in many foods and...

September 20, 2025

Koselugo

Pronunciation: ko-SEL-u-goGeneric name: selumetinibDosage form: oral capsule (10 mg, 25 mg)Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is Koselugo? Koselugo is used to treat neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) in...

September 20, 2025