Proxibarbital (Ipronal) is a
barbiturate derivative synthesized in 1956. It has anti-anxiety properties and is, in contrast to most barbiturates, almost without hypnotic action.
It was also used in the treatment of
migraine headaches in a similar manner to
butalbital
Butalbital is a barbiturate with an intermediate duration of action. Butalbital is often combined with other medications, such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) or aspirin, for the treatment of pain and headache. The various formulations combined wi ...
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isomerises to Proxibarbal in vivo.
References
Barbiturates
Antimigraine drugs
Allyl compounds
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