Medicines Beginning With K

2 medicines in the Drug Guide begin with the letter K. Every name links to a plain-language page covering what the medicine is for, its common side effects, its major cautions and — for most — a kidney note.

A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z

MedicineBrand namesUsed for
KetoconazoleNizoralFungal skin infections (creams and shampoos); Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis (shampoo)
KetorolacToradolModerate to severe short-term pain after surgery; Short-term pain in hospital and emergency settings
Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.