Brivaracetam, also known as UCB 34714, is a chemical analog of levetiracetam, is a racetam derivative with anticonvulsant (antiepileptic) properties approved for the treatment of epilepsy. Brivaracetam was discontinued.
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Ciceri, Samuele; Grisenti, Paride; Elahi, Shahrzad Reza; Ferraboschi, Patrizia. A new chemoenzymatic synthesis of the chiral key intermediate of the antiepileptic brivaracetam. Molecules.Volume 23. Issue 9.Pages 2206/1-2206/11. 2018.