Muraglitazar

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A dual peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) agonist, with hypoglycemic activity. Muraglitazar causes an increase in HDL-C levels, and a decrease in total cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, triglycerides and HbA1c. This agent is associated with an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events and heart failure.

**Synonyms:** - MURAGLITAZAR