Nitroglycerin Rectal Ointment and Pravachol

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

• It is used to treat anal pain.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: pravastatin
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Pravachol

Pravachol (pravastatin) belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."

Pravachol 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).

Pravachol is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with or without coronary heart disease or other risk factors.

Pravachol is used in adults and children who are at least 8 years old.