Lialda
Lialda Lialda® (generic name: oticonium bromide) is a gut‑selective antispasmodic approved for the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional gastrointestinal disorders characterized by abdominal pain and dysmotility.…
Lexette
Lexette Lexette (generic name: desipramine) is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that selectively inhibits norepinephrine reuptake, with minimal dopamine reuptake inhibition. It is primarily indicated for major depressive disorder (MDD) and…
Lexapro
Lexapro Lexapro is the brand name for escitalopram, the S‑enantiomer of citalopram, and is widely prescribed as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for depression and anxiety disorders. Mechanism of…
Levothyroxine
Levothyroxine Mechanism of Action Levitates the thyroid hormone cycle by providing exogenous T4 (thyroxine). Inside peripheral tissues, T4 is deiodinated to the more active T3 (triiodothyronine) via 5’-deiodinase enzymes. Once…
Levonorgestrel
Levonorgestrel Mechanism of Action Levonorgestrel is a synthetic progestin that functions through multiple pathways: Prevents follicular maturation by down‑regulating LH and FSH release. Induces endometrial decidualization and thickening, rendering the…
Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin Mechanism of Action Levofloxacin is a potent member of the fluoroquinolone class. Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase (DNA‑topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV, enzymes essential for DNA replication, transcription, and repair.…
Levodopa
Levodopa Levodopa is the most effective symptomatic treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD), acting as a direct precursor to dopamine. Mechanism of Action Precursor to dopamine: Levodopa crosses the blood‑brain barrier…
Levocetirizine
Levocetirizine Levocetirizine is a second‑generation, selective H1‑histamine receptor antagonist used to relieve symptoms of allergic disorders with minimal sedation. --- Mechanism of Action Selective antagonism of peripheral H1 receptors on…
Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam Levetiracetam is a broad‑spectrum antiepileptic drug (AED) widely used for seizure control in adults and children, including focal and generalized seizures, partial‑onset seizures, and myoclonic seizures. Mechanism of Action…
Levemir
Levemir Mechanism of Action Levemir (insulin detemir) is a long‑acting, recombinant human insulin analog that binds to albumin in the subcutaneous space. Albumin binding slows absorption, producing a flat, steadier…