Cetacaine Topical Anesthetic Gel and Cholestyramine

• Generic Name: benzocaine / butamben / tetracaine topical
• Dosage Forms: topical liquid, gel
• Other Brand Names: Cetacaine

• It is used to numb an area before a procedure.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: cholestyramine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cholestyramine Light, Prevalite, Questran, Questran Light, Locholest, Locholest Light, Questran Light Packets, Prevalite Packets, Questran Packets

Cholestyramine helps reduce cholesterol (fatty acids) in the blood. High cholesterol is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

Cholestyramine is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ("bad" cholesterol).

Cholestyramine powder is also used to treat itching caused by a blockage in the bile ducts of the gallbladder.

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