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.
isomerises to Proxibarbal in vivo.
References
Barbiturates
Antimigraine drugs
Allyl compounds
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