Triparanol

Antilipemic agent with high ophthalmic toxicity. According to Merck Index, 11th ed, the compound was withdrawn from the market in 1962 because of its association with the formation of irreversible cataracts.

Year introduced: 1964(1963)

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.389.875

MeSH Unique ID: D014308

Registry Number: 63S8C3RXGS

Entry Terms:

• Metasqualene
• MER-29
• MER29
• MER 29

Pharmacologic Action:

• Hypolipidemic Agents

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Triparanol