Which of the following lipid lowering agent acts via HMG CoA reductase?
Niacin
Statins
Fibric acid derivatives
Bile acid Sequestrant
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.
Hypolipidemic