Questran and Sunitinib Malate

• 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.

• Generic Name: sunitinib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sutent

Treatment of GIST in adults who are intolerant of or whose disease has progressed during imatinib therapy.

Treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma.

Treatment of progressive, well-differentiated PNET in patients with unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic disease.