Fluvastatin ER Tablets and Spiriva Respimat

• 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: tiotropium
• Dosage Forms: inhalation spray, metered
• Other Brand Names: Spiriva, Spiriva Respimat, Spiriva Handihaler, Spiriva Respimat 30 Dose, Spiriva Respimat 14 Dose, Spiriva Respimat 28 ACT, Spiriva Respimat 60 ACT, Spiriva Respimat 10 ACT

Spiriva Respimat is a bronchodilator that is used to prevent bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

Spiriva Respimat is also used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

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