Lorcaserin and Rectiv topical

• Generic Name: lorcaserin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Belviq, Belviq XR

Lorcaserin affects chemical signals in the brain that control appetite. Lorcaserin works by helping you feel full with smaller meals.

Lorcaserin is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity.

Lorcaserin is sometimes used to treat obesity that may be related to diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure.

Lorcaserin will not treat any underlying health condition (such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure). Keep taking any other medications your doctor has prescribed to treat these conditions.

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

• Generic Name: nitroglycerin
• Dosage Forms: rectal ointment
• Other Brand Names: Rectiv, Gonitro, Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitrostat, Nitro-Time, Gonitro, Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Nitrol Appli-Kit

Intra-anal treatment of moderate to severe pain associated with chronic anal fissure.

Chronic anal fissure is thought to be related to sustained high resting anal sphincter tone and associated anodermal ischemia. Lateral internal sphincterotomy generally has been used to treat anal fissures that do not respond to conservative therapy (e.g., sitz baths, increased dietary fiber); however, minor incontinence, which may be persistent, may develop after surgery. Botulinum toxin type A injections or topical therapy with nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin rectal ointment) or calcium-channel blocking agents (e.g., diltiazem gel, not commercially available in US) has been used to reduce anal sphincter tone and circumvent potential complications of surgery.