Which hypolipidemic drug acts primarily by decreasing VLDL -
Ans. is'a'i.e., FibratesRef: KDT 6h/e p. 614; Harrison 18th/e ch. 356Fibrates (e.g. clofibrate) activate lipoprotein lipase, therefore, enhance lipolysis of triglycerides in VLDL.Statins and nicotinic acid also decrease VLDL but it is not their main mechanism of action.
Fibrates
Nicotinic acid
Statins
Cholestyramine