Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

Which of the following drugs reduces LDL cholesterol by inhibiting an intestinal transport protein?
  1. Atorvastatin
  2. Cholestyramine
  3. Ezetimibe
  4. Gemfibrozil
Explanation
Answer − C − The drug that reduces LDL cholesterol by inhibiting an intestinal transport protein is ezetimibe. It is an important newer drug that inhibits cholesterol and bile acid absorption from the gut by inhibiting the epithelial transport protein NPC1L1.
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