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
For treatment of hyperiglyceridemia drug used in the primary stage - 
Select and explain. 
A. Cholestyramine, B. Nicotinic acid, C. Gemfibrozil, D. Resins
C: Gemfibrozil
Answer: C: Gemfibrozil 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Gemfibrozil Fibrates are drugs of choice for hyperiglyceridemia (type IV) and chylomicronemia (type I). Goodman & Gilman 11"'/e 958 o Fibrates are also the DOC for familial dysbetalipoproteinemia. o Statins are DOC for hypercholesterolemia (type II) and familial combined hyperlipademia (type V).-- Laurence 9th/e 525