Diflucan and Prevalite

• Generic Name: fluconazole
• Dosage Forms: tablets, powder for oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Diflucan

Diflucan (fluconazole) is an antifungal medicine.

Diflucan is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood.

Diflucan is also used to prevent fungal infection in people who have a weak immune system caused by cancer treatment, bone marrow transplant, or diseases such as AIDS.

Diflucan is also used to treat a certain type of meningitis in people with HIV or AIDS.

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

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

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

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

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