Valofane is a
sedative drug structurally related to the
barbiturates
and similar drugs such as
primidone
Primidone, sold under various brand names, is a barbiturate medication that is used to treat partial and generalized seizures, as well as essential tremors. It is taken by mouth.
Common side effects include sleepiness, poor coordination, nau ...
. It is metabolized once inside the body to form the barbiturate
proxibarbital (proxibarbal) and is thus a
prodrug.
References
Allyl compounds
Ureas
Imides
GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators
Prodrugs
Sedatives
Tetrahydrofurans
Furanones
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