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Definition of Phenylbutazone

1. Noun. Anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Butazolidin).

Definition of Phenylbutazone

1. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) An anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug used to treat arthritis and gout. ¹

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Definition of Phenylbutazone

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Medical Definition of Phenylbutazone

1. A drug that has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic activities. It is especially effective in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. It also is useful in rheumatoid arthritis and reiter's syndrome (investigational indication). Although phenylbutazone is effective in gouty arthritis, risk/benefit considerations indicate that this drug should not be employed for this disease. Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Chemical name: 3,5-Pyrazolidinedione, 4-butyl-1,2-diphenyl- (12 Dec 1998)

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