Routes ofadministration Oral CAS Number 77372-61-3 UNII 9F5A05A29T Pubchem 71160 | ATC code none PubChem CID 71160 Molar mass 258.35 g/mol ChemSpider ID 64301 | |
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Valproate pivoxil (Pivadin, Valproxen) is an anticonvulsant used in the treatment of epilepsy. It is the pivaloyloxymethyl ester derivative of valproic acid. It is likely a prodrug of valproic acid, as pivoxil esters are commonly employed to make prodrugs in medicinal chemistry.
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