Pharmacology General 14ba6f64 Mechanism of action of statins: March 2013 A HMG-CoA synthase stimulator B HMG-CoA reductase stimulator C HMG-CoA synthase inhibitor D HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor High-Yield Explanation Ans. D i.e. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Statins used to lower cholesterol levels, acts by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase