Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C1568490
NCI: 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.