Which of the following lipid lowering agent acts via HMG CoA reductase?: (A) Niacin, (B) Statins, (C) Fibric acid derivatives, (D) Bile acid Sequestrant
Answer is B. Ans. B. StatinsStatins are the drugs which inhibit the HMG CoA reductase enzyme. Niacin inhibit the lipase. Fibrates stimulate the PPAR alpha and bile acid Sequestrant binds bile acid in GIT.