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. See also Valproate Valpromide Valnoctamide References Anticonvulsants GABA analogues GABA transaminase inhibitors Histone deacetylase inhibitors Mood stabilizers Prodrugs Pivalate esters