Colestid Flavored and Fomivirsen Intraocular

• Generic Name: colestipol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Colestid, Colestid Flavored

Colestid Flavored is a cholesterol-lowering drug.

Colestid Flavored lowers "bad" cholesterol in the blood, which is also called LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Lowering your LDL cholesterol may reduce your risk of hardened arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and circulation problems.

Lowering high cholesterol levels is an important part of preventing heart disease and arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

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

• Generic Name: fomivirsen ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Fomivirsen is an antiviral medicine that is injected into the eye (intravitreal). It is used to treat a serious condition called cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in persons who have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Fomivirsen will not cure this eye infection, but it may help to keep the symptoms from becoming worse.

Fomivirsen is available only with your doctor's prescription.