Oruvail and Questran

• Generic Name: ketoprofen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Oruvail, Orudis, Actron, Orudis KT

Oruvail is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Oruvail is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis.

The Oruvail regular capsule is also used to treat mild to moderate pain, or menstrual pain.

Only Oruvail extended-release capsules are used for treating arthritis. This form of ketoprofen will not work fast enough to treat acute pain.

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

• 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

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

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

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

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