Antilipidemic drugs that prevent hypercholesterolemia by inhibiting absorption -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ezetimibe Ezetimibe inhibits the absorption of cholesterol by bidning to transpoer located in intestinal brush border. Note: Orlistat also reduces cholesterol absorption, but it is an anti-obesity drug (not an antilipidemic drug).
Ezetimibe
Orlistat
Cholestyramine
Statins