Fluvastatin

Fluvastatin is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as statins, which are used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. It works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which is involved in the production of cholesterol in the liver. Fluvastatin is prescribed to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in individuals with high cholesterol levels or other risk factors for cardiovascular disease.