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lamivudine

A synthetic nucleoside analogue with activity against hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HIV. Intracellularly, lamivudine is phosphorylated to its active metabolites, … [Read more...]

lamotrigine

A synthetic phenyltriazine with antiepileptic and analgesic properties. Lamotrigine enhances the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory … [Read more...]

Langerhans cell histiocytosis

A group of rare disorders in which too many Langerhans cells (a type of white blood cell) grow in certain tissues and organs including the bones, skin, and … [Read more...]

lanolin

An oily substance taken from sheep's wool. Lanolin is used in moisturizing creams and lotions to treat dry, itchy skin. … [Read more...]

Lanoxin

(Other name for: digoxin) … [Read more...]

lanreotide acetate copolymer microparticles

A prolonged-release depot suspension of microparticles containing the acetate salt of lanreotide, a synthetic peptide analog of the naturally occurring … [Read more...]

Lanreotide Autogel

(Other name for: lanreotide long-acting aqueous gel) … [Read more...]

lanreotide long-acting aqueous gel

A long-acting aqueous gel preparation of lanreotide, a synthetic cyclic octapeptide analogue of somatostatin. Lanreotide inhibits the secretion of growth … [Read more...]

Lantus

A drug used to control the amount of sugar in the blood of patients with diabetes. It is a form of the hormone insulin that is made in the laboratory. Lantus … [Read more...]

laparoscope

A thin, tube-like instrument used to look at tissues and organs inside the abdomen. A laparoscope has a light and a lens for viewing and may have a tool to … [Read more...]