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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