A 65-year-old male with history of type II diabetes and hypertension is prescribed a new medication to help reduce his cardiovascular risk. The provider explains that the medication will lower his LDL cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme responsible for its synthesis. Which medication aligns with the described mechanism of action and indication?
The described medication works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which is crucial in the synthesis of cholesterol. This class of drugs, known as statins, is commonly prescribed to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk, particularly in patients with comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension. Other options listed do not act primarily by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis and thus would not be the correct choice given the description.
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