This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
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Select and explain. 
A. Cholesterol reducing drugs are contraindicated in child less than 8 years, B. Gemfibrozil causes myopathy, C. Gemfibrozil can increase myopathy caused by statins, D. Lovastatin can cause hepatic dysfunction
A: Cholesterol reducing drugs are contraindicated in child less than 8 years
Answer: A: Cholesterol reducing drugs are contraindicated in child less than 8 years 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cholesterol-reducing drugs are contraindicated in child less than 8 years Contraindication for uses of statins (cholesterol-reducing drugs) are - Pregnancy Breastfeeding Active liver disease Gemfibrozil can cause myopathy and it can aggravate myopathy caused by statins. Lovastatin can cause hepatic dysfunction.