List of drugs: L

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List of Drugs: L is a comprehensive catalog encompassing a wide range of pharmaceuticals, biologics, and substances used in the treatment, management, and diagnosis of diseases and conditions. This list includes drugs with their generic names starting with the letter "L," highlighting their uses, mechanisms of action, and pertinent pharmacological information. Each entry is linked to detailed articles for further reading and understanding.

Labetalol[edit | edit source]

Labetalol is a medication used in the management of hypertension (high blood pressure) and in some cases, for the treatment of angina pectoris. It is classified as a non-selective beta blocker with additional alpha blocker properties, allowing it to decrease heart rate and dilate blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure.

Lacosamide[edit | edit source]

Lacosamide is an antiepileptic drug approved for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults and children. It functions by modulating sodium channel activity, thus stabilizing neuronal membranes and inhibiting repetitive neuronal firing.

Lamivudine[edit | edit source]

Lamivudine, a reverse transcriptase inhibitor, is used in the treatment of both HIV/AIDS and chronic Hepatitis B. It works by interfering with the replication of viral DNA, effectively slowing down the progression of the disease.

Lansoprazole[edit | edit source]

Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. By inhibiting the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system of the gastric parietal cells, it reduces gastric acid secretion.

Latanoprost[edit | edit source]

Latanoprost is a prostaglandin analogue used in the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor from the eyes, thereby reducing intraocular pressure.

Ledipasvir[edit | edit source]

Ledipasvir, in combination with Sofosbuvir, is used for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It acts as an HCV NS5A inhibitor, which is essential for viral RNA replication and virion assembly.

Levetiracetam[edit | edit source]

Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy. It is believed to work by modulating neurotransmitter release and reducing hyper-synchronization of epileptiform burst firing.

Levofloxacin[edit | edit source]

Levofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and skin infections. It acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

Lisinopril[edit | edit source]

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after heart attack. It works by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily.

Lithium Carbonate[edit | edit source]

Lithium Carbonate is a mood stabilizer widely used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. It helps to reduce the severity and frequency of mania and may be used to treat depression.

Loratadine[edit | edit source]

Loratadine is a second-generation antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever and urticaria. Unlike first-generation antihistamines, it is less likely to cause sedation.

Losartan[edit | edit source]

Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used primarily in the treatment of hypertension. It is also used to slow long-term kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes who have high blood pressure.

Lovastatin[edit | edit source]

Lovastatin is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. It works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the liver.

Lurasidone[edit | edit source]

Lurasidone is an antipsychotic medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar depression. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain, including serotonin and dopamine.

Lymphocyte Immune Globulin[edit | edit source]

Lymphocyte Immune Globulin, also known as antithymocyte globulin, is used in the prevention and treatment of acute rejection in organ transplantation and therapy for aplastic anemia. It works by depleting circulating lymphocytes and modulating the immune response.

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