Torcetrapib

Torcetrapib Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Torcetrapib (CP-529414, Pfizer) was developed to treat hypercholesterolemia but its development was halted in 2006 when phase III studies showed excessive mortality in the treatment group receiving a combination of atorvastatin and the study drug.

Table Of contents

• Torcetrapib
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	Torcetrapib
Generic	Torcetrapib
Torcetrapib Other Names	Torcetrapib
Type
Formula	C26H25F9N2O4
Weight	Average: 600.4733 Monoisotopic: 600.167061143
Groups	Investigational
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Investigated for use/treatment in peripheral vascular disease and hyperlipidemia.

How Torcetrapib works

Torcetrapib is an inhibitor of cholesteryl ester-transfer protein (CETP) that increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels. The drug increases HDL-cholesterol and apolipoprotein A-I levels and decreases LDL-cholesterol and apolipoprotein B levels. The effect is showed in monotherapy and when administered in combination with statins.

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