AntiHyperlipidemia

Question

A mechanism of lipid lowering drug

Ezetimibe is

Select one:

a LDL to HDL conversion

b. Emulsification of fat by Bile

c. Lipo lipase activation

d. Prohibition of hepatic sterol

intake

Answer 1

D. This drug works to prevent absorption of cholesterol and lipids in the small intestines, decreases hepatic stores cholesterol (therefore decreasing hepatic intake of cholesterol and lipids), and increases the clearance of cholesterol in the blood volume or increases serum cholesterol clearance