Which hypolipidemic drug acts primarily by decreasing VLDL -
Fibrates
Nicotinic acid
Statins
Cholestyramine
Ans. is'a'i.e., FibratesRef: KDT 6h/e p. 614; Harrison 18th/e ch. 356Fibrates (e.g. clofibrate) activate lipoprotein lipase, therefore, enhance lipolysis of triglycerides in VLDL.Statins and nicotinic acid also decrease VLDL but it is not their main mechanism of action.