Lofexidine Brand Name– LUCEMYRA What is Lofexidine Lofexidine is an oral, selective alpha 2-adrenergic receptor agonist indicated for the mitigation of withdrawal symptoms to facilitate abrupt discontinuation of opioids in adults. Lofexidine represents the first non-opioid medication to receive FDA approval for opioid agonist withdrawal. Central alpha-2 agonists are particularly beneficial in treating opiate withdrawal …
Lodoxamide Brand Name– Alomide What is Lodoxamide Lodoxamide is an ophthalmic mast cell stabilizer that inhibits allergic hypersensitivity reactions. It is used in the treatment of ocular inflammatory states such as vernal conjunctivitis, vernal keratitis, or vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Lodoxamide does not possess antihistaminic or antiinflammatory activity. Lodoxamide (Alomide 0.1%) ophthalmic solution was approved by the …
Lixisenatide Brand Name– ADLYXIN What is Lixisenatide Lixisenatide is a synthetic glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) and belongs to a class of antidiabetic agents called incretin mimetics. Incretins are endogenous compounds, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), that improve glycemic control once released into the circulation via the gut. Lixisenatide subcutaneous injection is used once daily …
Lithium Brand Names Eskalith | Eskalith CR | Lithobid What is Lithium Lithium is a monovalent cation similar to sodium and potassium. For clinical use, it is administered orally as the carbonate and the more water-soluble citrate salts. Immediate-release lithium is indicated for the treatment of manic episodes, and as maintenance treatment for Bipolar I Disorder in …
Lisinopril Brand Names Prinivil | QBRELIS | Zestril What is Lisinopril Lisinopril is an oral angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure (CHF), postmyocardial infarction, and diabetic nephropathy or retinopathy. Chemically, it is the lysine ester of enalaprilat, the active moiety of enalapril. In most patients, lisinopril and enalapril given orally …
Lisdexamfetamine Brand Name– Vyvanse What is Lisdexamfetamine Lisdexamfetamine is a prodrug of dextroamphetamine, a centrally acting stimulant indicated for treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older and for treating binge-eating disorder (BED) in adults. Lisdexamfetamine and other stimulants are considered first-line therapy in the treatment of Attention-Deficit …
Liraglutide Brand Names- Saxenda | Victoza What is Liraglutide Liraglutide is a synthetic glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) and belongs to a class of antidiabetic agents called incretin mimetics. Incretins are endogenous compounds that improve glycemic control once released into the circulation via the gut. Liraglutide subcutaneous injection (Victoza) is used as an adjunct to …