.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.N_NervousSystem.N05C_HypnoticsAndSedatives.N05CM13_Valnoctamide.Valnoctamide .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.N_NervousSystem.N05C_HypnoticsAndSedatives.N05CM13_Valnoctamide.Valnoctamide| name: | Valnoctamide |
| ATC code: | N05CM13 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Valnoctamide is a derivative of valproic acid, classified as a central nervous system depressant and an anticonvulsant. It has been studied for use in epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and as a sedative-hypnotic, but is not widely approved or marketed currently.
Estimated pharmacokinetic parameters compiled from structural similarity to valproic acid and sparse available literature. No comprehensive human population PK studies found.