Valproate pivoxil
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Routes of administration | Oral |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.071.502 |
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Formula | C14H26O4 |
Molar mass | 258.358 g·mol−1 |
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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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References
- ^ Triggle DJ (1997). Dictionary of pharmacological agents. London: Chapman & Hall. ISBN 0-412-46630-9.
- ^ Hall JA, Morton IK (1999). Concise dictionary of pharmacological agents: properties and synonyms. Kluwer Academic. p. 342. ISBN 0-7514-0499-3.
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