plural of valproate

(chemistry, pharmacology) Any salt or ester of valproic acid.

A compound of sodium valproate and valproic acid in a 1:1 molar relationship in an enteric coated form, used to treat bipolar disorder, epilepsy, etc.

The pivaloyloxymethyl ester derivative of valproic acid, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.