Fluvastatin and Symlin

• Generic Name: fluvastatin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lescol, Lescol XL

Fluvastatin is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Fluvastatin is used to slow the build-up of plaque (fatty deposits) in your blood vessels.

Fluvastatin is also used to lower the risk of heart complications in certain people with coronary heart disease.

Fluvastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Fluvastatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pramlintide
• Dosage Forms: injection, pen
• Other Brand Names: SymlinPen 120, SymlinPen 60, Symlin

Symlin (pramlintide) is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the body. Pramlintide lowers blood sugar in three ways. It slows the rate that food moves from your stomach to your intestines, which keeps your blood sugar from rising too fast. Symlin also lowers the amount of glucose (sugar) your liver produces. Lastly, pramlintide triggers the feeling of fullness after meals to help control your appetite and decrease how much food you eat.

Symlin is used together with insulin to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Symlin is usually given after other diabetes medicines have been tried without success.