phenylbutazone

phenylbutazone /phen·yl·bu·ta·zone/ (-bu´tah-zon) a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug used in the short-term treatment of severe rheumatoid disorders unresponsive to less toxic agents.

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phen·yl·bu·ta·zone (fnl-byt-zn, fnl-)

n.

A white or light yellow compound that is used as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug in the treatment of arthritis, bursitis, and gout.

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phenylbutazone

a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug resembling cortisone in its action; used in the treatment of painful conditions of joints and skeletal muscles. It has powerful analgesic and antipyretic effects, but causes bone marrow suppression with high doses or prolonged administration.