Lamivudine 3TC Zidovudine Brand Name– Combivir What is Lamivudine 3TC Zidovudine Lamivudine 3TC Zidovudine is a combination product containing 2 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) with activity against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Lamivudine is also active against hepatitis B virus, but lamivudine; zidovudine is not indicated for this use. Due to the development of resistance, …
Lamivudine 3TC Brand Names- Epivir | Epivir HBV What is Lamivudine 3TC Lamivudine 3TC is a synthetic nucleoside analog, classified as a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). Lamivudine is used as an antiviral agent in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections. Lamivudine is similar in structure to other nucleoside …
Lactulose Brand Names Acilac | Cephulac | Cholac | Chronulac | Constilac | Constulose | Enulose | Generlac | Kristalose What is Lactulose Lactulose a synthetic derivative of lactose, is a disaccharide sugar containing one molecule of galactose and one molecule of fructose. Lactulose is used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy and as a laxative. Clinical response in the treatment of hepatic …
Lactobacillus Brand Names BioGaia | Culturelle | Culturelle Kids | Florajen | Floranex Granules | Mega Probiotic | Probiotic | Probiotic Acidophilus What is Lactobacillus Lactobacillus is an acid-producing probiotic bacterium. Four species are used clinically, Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. reuteri, and L. rhamnosus GG. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a normal bowel inhabitant and is the most commonly used Lactobacillus species in the United States. Lactobacillus bulgaricus is added to some commercially available …
Lactitol Brand Name– PIZENSY What is Lactitol Lactitol is an oral osmotic laxative that is a simple monosaccharide sugar alcohol. Like similar osmotic laxatives, it is minimally absorbed systemically. Lactitol is indicated for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults. In a clinical trial with lactitol, significantly more patients responded to treatment compared to placebo (25% …
Lactic acid Citric acid Potassium bitartrate Brand Name– PHEXXI What is Lactic acid Citric acid Potassium bitartrate Lactic acid citric acid, potassium bitartrate are used in combination as a non-hormonal vaginal contraceptive gel. The gel is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential for use as an ‘on-demand’ method of contraception, …
Lactase Brand Names- Colief | Lac-Dose | Lactaid | Lactrase What is Lactase Lactase is a gastointestinal enzyme that aids in the digestion of lactose (milk sugar) found in dairy products. Some children and many adults become lactose intolerant when they do not produce sufficient lactase to digest lactose containing dairy products. This can lead to stomach cramps, …