In the United States and United Kingdom, it is no longer approved for human use, as it can cause severe adverse effects such as suppression of white blood cell production and aplastic anemia. This drug was tested for in the 2013 meat adulteration scandal in case it was present in contaminating horse meat. At least in the UK the results were genera... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenylbutazone
(from the article `analgesic`) The pyrazolone analgesics (such as phenylbutazone) have effects similar to those of aspirin; they were commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ... ...Many synthetic pyrazole compounds are of importance as dyes and medicinals. Among them are: antipyrine, used as an analgesic and febrifuge; ... [2 re... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/p/55
<chemical> 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 ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(fen″әl-bu´tә-zōn) a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug administered orally in the short-term treatment of severe rheumatoid disorders unresponsive to less toxic agents. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001