Valproate pivoxil explained

Valproate pivoxil (Pivadin, Valproxen) is an anticonvulsant used in the treatment of epilepsy.[1] It is the pivaloyloxymethyl ester derivative of valproic acid.[2] It is likely a prodrug of valproic acid, as pivoxil esters are commonly employed to make prodrugs in medicinal chemistry.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Triggle DJ . Dictionary of pharmacological agents . Chapman & Hall . London . 1997 . 0-412-46630-9 .
  2. Book: Hall JA, Morton IK . Concise dictionary of pharmacological agents: properties and synonyms . Kluwer Academic . 1999 . 342 . 0-7514-0499-3 .

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