Definition of Oxyphenbutazone
1. Noun. An anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tandearil) used to treat arthritis and bursitis.
Definition of Oxyphenbutazone
1. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) A metabolite of phenylbutazone. ¹
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Definition of Oxyphenbutazone
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Medical Definition of Oxyphenbutazone
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A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Oxyphenbutazone eyedrops have been used abroad in the management of postoperative ocular inflamation, superficial eye injuries, and episcleritis. it had been used by mouth in rheumatic disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis but such use is no longer considered justified owing to the risk of severe haematological adverse effects.
Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, topical anti-inflammatory agents.
Chemical name: 3,5-Pyrazolidinedione, 4-butyl-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-phenyl-
(12 Dec 1998)
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