Not true about hypolipidemic drugs
Cholesterol reducing drugs are contraindicated in child less than 8 years
Gemfibrozil causes myopathy
Gemfibrozil can increase myopathy caused by statins
Lovastatin can cause hepatic dysfunction
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.