What is "torcetrapib"

n. Category:en:Drugs A drug having the chemical formula C₂₆H₂₅F₉N₂O₄, which was originally planned for use against hypercholesterolemia but is no longer in development

Torcetrapib (CP-529,414, Pfizer) was a drug being developed to treat hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and prevent cardiovascular disease. Its development was halted in 2006 when phase III studies showed excessive all-cause mortality in the treatment group receiving a combination of atorvastatin (Lipitor) and torcetrapib.