Pivoxazepam is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It is the pivalate (2,2-dimethylpropanoate) ester of oxazepam.[1] It has sedative and anxiolytic actions like those of other benzodiazepines. Compared to its parent drug, oxazepam, pivoxazepam is more rapidly absorbed and slightly more sedative.

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  1. ^ Sánchez MC, Colomé J, Gelpí E (November 1976). "Electron capture and multiple ion detection of benzodiazepine esters in pharmacokinetic studies". Journal of Chromatography. 126: 601–13. doi:10.1016/s0021-9673(01)84105-4. PMID 10316.