Valproate pivoxil
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Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
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[(2,2-dimethylpropanoyl)oxy]methyl 2-propylpentanoate | |
Clinical data | |
Legal status | ℞ Prescription only |
Routes | Oral |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | 77372-61-3 |
ATC code | None |
PubChem | CID 71160 |
ChemSpider | 64301 |
UNII | 9F5A05A29T |
Chemical data | |
Formula | C14H26O4 |
Mol. mass | 258.35 g/mol |
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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]
See also
- Valproic acid
- Sodium valproate
- Divalproex sodium
- Valpromide
- Valnoctamide
References
- ↑ David J. Triggle (1997). Dictionary of pharmacological agents. London: Chapman & Hall. ISBN 0-412-46630-9.
- ↑ Hall, Judith A.; Morton, Ian (1999). Concise dictionary of pharmacological agents: properties and synonyms. Kluwer Academic. p. 342. ISBN 0-7514-0499-3.
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