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Which of the following antilipidemic drug is a sterol absorption inhibitor?

A
Gemfibrozil
B
Simvastatin
C
Nicotinic acid
D
Ezetimibe
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Ezetimibe Classification of antihyperlipidemic drugs* HMG CoA reductase inhibitorsStatins: Lovastatin, Simvstatin, Pravastatin, Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin* Bile acid sequestrantsResins: Colestipol, Cholestyramine* LPL activator/PPAR a activatorClofibrate, gemfibrozil, fenofibrate.* Sterol absorption inhibitorEzetimibe* Lipolysis and TG synthesis inhibitorNicotinic acid

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