Which among the following is the false statement regarding statins?
AThese drugs should not be stopped even in severe conditions like injury, surgery etc.
BAlthough HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors substantially reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, there is mild increase in lipoprotein a (Lpa) levels.
CWith the long term use, there is slight increase in the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
DThey can be given with verapamil and other enzyme inhibitors
A patient being treated for hypertriglyceridemia developed flushing, gout, hyperglycemia, and raised liver enzymes. Which drug is the most likely cause?
AAtorvastatin
BFenofibrate
CNicotinic acid
DEzetimibe
EGemfibrozil
Which of the following statements about LDL is false?
AMore dense than chylomicron
BTransports maximum amount of lipid
CContains maximum cholesterol
DSmaller than VLDL
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