Phenylbutazone

Phenylbutazone

Phenylbutazone (pronounced: fen-il-byoo-ta-zone), often referred to as "bute," is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the short-term treatment of pain and fever in animals.

Etymology

The term "Phenylbutazone" is derived from its chemical structure, which consists of a phenyl group attached to a butazone molecule.

Usage

In veterinary medicine, phenylbutazone is commonly used for the treatment of lameness in horses due to its powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It is also used in dogs and other animals for the treatment of fever and pain. However, it is not approved for use in humans due to the risk of severe side effects.

Side Effects

The use of phenylbutazone can lead to several side effects in animals, including gastrointestinal ulcers, kidney damage, and blood dyscrasias. Therefore, it should be used with caution and under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Related Terms

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
• Veterinary medicine
• Analgesic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Gastrointestinal ulcer
• Kidney damage
• Blood dyscrasias

See Also

• List of veterinary drugs
• List of NSAIDs
• List of analgesics

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Phenylbutazone
• Wikipedia's article - Phenylbutazone

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.

---

Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski