Linezolid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Linezolid is also an MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor. . Linezolid is used to treat different types of bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, skin infections, and infections that are resistant to other antibiotics. Linezolid may also be used for purposes...

For treating bacterial infection. Brand Name(s): Zyvox. Generic Name: Linezolid.

The lingual frenulum is a band of tissue under the tongue that connects the tongue to the bottom of the mouth.

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This medicine is used for the following purposes: diagnostic test, low thyroid levels, cancer. Brand Name(s): Cytomel. Generic Name: Liothyronine.

Anatomy The oral cavity extends from the skin-vermilion junctions of the anterior lips to the junction of the hard and soft palates above and to the line of circumvallate papillae below and is divided into the following specific areas: Lip. Anterior two thirds of tongue. Buccal mucosa. Floor of mouth. Lower gingiva...

How to Use It Products that contain lipase also usually contain other enzymes that help digest carbohydrates and protein. In the U.S., pancreatin, which contains lipase, amylase, and proteases, is rated against a government standard. For example, “9X pancreatin” is nine times stronger than the government standard. Each...

A lipase test measures the amount of this enzyme in a blood sample. High amounts of lipase may be found in the blood when the pancreas is damaged or when the tube leading from the pancreas (pancreatic duct) to the beginning of the small intestine is blocked.

Lipids, such as cholesterol, triglycerides, and fatty acids, are fat and substances like fat used as a source of fuel by the body. Lipid levels can be an important measure of health. For example, a person who has high cholesterol has an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Lipids are found in the bloodstream or...

Liposuction removes fat from your body using suction. During the procedure, small, thin tubes (cannula) are inserted through tiny cuts in the skin. Fat is suctioned out through these tubes as the doctor moves the tubes around under the skin to target specific fat deposits. In recent years, improved techniques have made...

Lisdexamfetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and in children who are at least 6 years old. . Lisdexamfetamine is also...

This medicine is used for the following purposes: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, eating disorders, narcolepsy. Brand Name(s): Vyvanse. Generic Name: Lisdexamfetamine.

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This medicine is used for the following purposes: diabetic complications, heart attack, heart failure, high blood pressure, kidney disease, prevent migraine headaches. Brand Name(s): Prinivil, Zestril. Generic Name: Lisinopril.