List of drugs: K

List of drugs: K is a comprehensive catalog encompassing pharmaceutical drugs, their uses, structure, and classifications that start with the letter "K". This list includes both generic names and brand names, as well as their therapeutic uses in various medical conditions. Drugs are substances intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.

Ketamine

Ketamine is an anesthetic used primarily in veterinary medicine but also in human medicine, particularly for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia. It is known for its dissociative properties and has been used in the treatment of acute pain, depression, and as a part of treatment in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat a variety of fungal infections. It works by preventing the growth of fungi, thereby treating infections of the skin, mouth, and systemic infections such as candidiasis.

Ketoprofen

Ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, dysmenorrhea, and other inflammatory diseases. It works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, substances in the body that mediate inflammation.

Ketorolac

Ketorolac is another NSAID with potent pain-relieving properties. It is commonly used for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe pain in adults, such as after surgery. Due to its potential side effects, it is usually prescribed for short durations.

Lisinopril

Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, and after heart attacks. It works by relaxing blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood.

Levothyroxine

Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of thyroxine, a hormone produced by the thyroid gland. It is used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency including the severe form known as myxedema coma. It may also be used to treat and prevent certain types of thyroid tumors.

Loratadine

Loratadine is an antihistamine used to treat allergies. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Loratadine is used to relieve symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Losartan

Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist drug used mainly to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also used to protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes and to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart.

Lovastatin

Lovastatin is a member of the statin class of medications, used to lower cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular disease. It works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the liver.

Lopinavir

Lopinavir is an antiretroviral medication used together with ritonavir to treat HIV/AIDS. It works by inhibiting the protease enzyme, which is necessary for the virus to multiply.