Fluvastatin ER Tablets and Nitrolingual

• Generic Name: fluvastatin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• 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: nitroglycerin
• Dosage Forms: oral spray
• Other Brand Names: Gonitro, Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitrostat, Nitro-Time, Gonitro, Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Nitrol Appli-Kit, Rectiv

Nitroglycerin is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease. This medicine is also used to relieve an angina attack that is already occurring.

Nitroglycerin belongs to the group of medicines called nitrates. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its work load. When used regularly on a long-term basis, or just before exercise or a stressful event, this helps prevent angina attacks from occurring.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.