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Kadcyla

Common Name:
trastuzumab emtansine
Brand Name:
Kadcyla

Trastuzumab emtansine belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics. Specifically, it belongs to the group of antineoplastics…

Kadian

Common Name:
morphine sustained release
Brand Name:
Kadian

Morphine belongs to the class of medications called narcotic analgesics (pain relievers). These pain relievers are also known as opioid analgesics. This…

Kaletra

Common Name:
lopinavir - ritonavir
Brand Name:
Kaletra

Lopinavir and ritonavir are two medications used in combination with other anti-HIV medications to help prevent the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from…

Kalydeco

Common Name:
ivacaftor
Brand Name:
Kalydeco

Ivacaftor belongs to the class of medications called cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) potentiators. It is used to treat cystic…

Kanjinti

Common Name:
trastuzumab
Brand Name:
Kanjinti

Trastuzumab belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics, and in particular to the family of medications known as monoclonal…

Kayexalate

Common Name:
sodium polystyrene sulfonate
Brand Name:
Kayexalate

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate belongs to the class of medications called cation-exchange resins. It is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood…

Kazano

Common Name:
alogliptin - metformin
Brand Name:
Kazano

This is a combination medication that contains 2 active ingredients: alogliptin and metformin. They are used together, along with diet and exercise, to improve…

Keflex

Common Name:
cephalexin
Brand Name:
Keflex

Cephalexin is an antibiotic that belongs to the family of medications known as cephalosporins. It is used to treat certain types of bacterial…

Keppra

Common Name:
levetiracetam
Brand Name:
Keppra

Levetiracetam belongs to the class of medications called antiepileptics. It is used in combination with other seizure-control medications to treat and prevent…

Kerendia

Common Name:
finerenone
Brand Name:
Kerendia

Finerenone belongs to the class of medications called aldosterone antagonists. It is added to standard treatments for kidney disease and type 2 diabetes to…

Kesimpta

Common Name:
ofatumumab
Brand Name:
Kesimpta

Ofatumumab belongs to the class of medications called selective immunomodulators. It is used to treat adults with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis…

Ketek

Common Name:
telithromycin
Brand Name:
Ketek

Telithromycin is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada and is no longer available under any brand names. This article is being kept available for…

Ketoderm Cream 2%

Common Name:
ketoconazole topical
Brand Name:
Ketoderm Cream 2%

Ketoconazole belongs to the family of medications called antifungals. It is used to treat fungal infections of the skin (ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock…

Ketoprofen by AA Pharma Inc.

Common Name:
ketoprofen
Brand Name:
Ketoprofen by AA Pharma Inc.

Ketoprofen belongs to the group of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for the symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid…

Ketoprofen Suppositories by Pharmel Inc.

Common Name:
ketoprofen
Brand Name:
Ketoprofen Suppositories by Pharmel Inc.

Ketoprofen belongs to the group of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for the symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid…

Ketorolac Ophthalmic Solution by AA Pharma Inc.

Common Name:
ketorolac eye drops
Brand Name:
Ketorolac Ophthalmic Solution by AA Pharma Inc.

Ketorolac belongs to the group of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). There are 3 strengths of ketorolac eye drops. The 0.45%…

Ketorolac Tromethamine by AA Pharma

Common Name:
ketorolac
Brand Name:
Ketorolac Tromethamine by AA Pharma

Ketorolac belongs to the group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for the short-term treatment (5 to 7 days) of…

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection USP by Fresenius Kabi

Common Name:
ketorolac
Brand Name:
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection USP by Fresenius Kabi

Ketorolac belongs to the group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for the short-term treatment (5 to 7 days) of…

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection USP by Hospira

Common Name:
ketorolac
Brand Name:
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection USP by Hospira

Ketorolac belongs to the group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for the short-term treatment (5 to 7 days) of…

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection USP by MDA Inc.

Common Name:
ketorolac
Brand Name:
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection USP by MDA Inc.

Ketorolac belongs to the group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for the short-term treatment (5 to 7 days) of…