Novo-Cholamine Light and Zyprexa Relprevv

• 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 is used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood. This may help prevent medical problems caused by cholesterol clogging the blood vessels. Cholestyramine is also used to remove substances called bile acids from your body. With some liver problems, there is too much bile acid in your body and this can cause severe itching.

Cholestyramine works by attaching to certain substances in the intestine. Since cholestyramine is not absorbed into the body, these substances also pass out of the body without being absorbed.

Cholestyramine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Cholestyramine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: olanzapine
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Relprevv, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa Intramuscular

Zyprexa Relprevv in a long-acting injection containing olanzapine, an antipsychotic medication that affects chemicals in the brain.

Zyprexa Relprevv is used to treat adults who are in an agitated state due to schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic depression). This medicine is not for daily use to treat any psychotic condition.

Zyprexa Relprevv is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of taking this medication.