Which of the following drug inhibits the enzyme of initial step of cholesterol synthesis ?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lovastatin o Statins (Lovastatin) competitively inhibit the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate (rate limiting step in cholesterol synthesis) by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase.
Lovastatin
Gemfiberozil
Probucol
Cholestyramine