Cholestyramine Light and Olanzapine and Fluoxetine Capsules

• Generic Name: cholestyramine
• Dosage Forms: powder, for suspension
• Other Brand Names: Cholestyramine Light, Prevalite, Questran, Questran Light, Locholest, Locholest Light, Questran Light Packets, Prevalite Packets, Questran Packets

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

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

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

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

• Generic Name: fluoxetine / olanzapine
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Symbyax

Fluoxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication. These drugs affect chemicals in the brain.

Fluoxetine and olanzapine is a combination medicine used to treat depression caused by bipolar disorder (manic depression). fluoxetine and olanzapine is sometimes used after at least 2 other medications have been tried without success.

Fluoxetine and olanzapine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.