Antihyperlipidemic drugs - Important multiple choice questions

Antihyperlipidemic drugs are the lipid lowering agents that control the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in our body. This class of medication include various category of drugs like statins, fibrates, cholesterol absorption inhibitors and bile acid binding resins. Lovastatin, simvastatin, atorvastatin, rosuvastatin and pravastatin mainly control LDL cholesterol along with a moderate action on triglyceride levels. On the other hand, fibrates like clofibrate, gemfibrozil and fenofibrate mainly control triglycerides and VLDL levels. Here we will discuss important multiple choice questions from antihyperlipidemic agents along with proper explanation. Here is the Part-2 of this video on MCQs of antihyperlipidemic agents.    • Antihyperlipidemic drugs - Important multi...   #statins #antihyperlipidemicdrugs #questionsandanswers