noun
- A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever; a metabolite of phenylbutazone.
Usage: pharmaceutical; largely discontinued in many countries due to safety concerns
Examples
- Oxyphenbutazone was once prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
- The drug oxyphenbutazone is structurally related to phenylbutazone.
- Regulatory agencies have restricted the use of oxyphenbutazone in many regions.
- Oxyphenbutazone acts as an NSAID by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.