Butazolidin
Definition
Noun: 1. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID): A pharmaceutical compound used primarily to reduce inflammation, pain, and fever. Its primary medical use has been for conditions like arthritis and gout. (Note: This drug is known by the trade name Butazolidin, with the generic name phenylbutazone. Its clinical use is now highly restricted in many countries due to the risk of serious side effects.)
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The veterinarian prescribed butazolidin to reduce the horse's joint swelling.
- Due to its potential side effects, butazolidin is rarely used in human medicine today.
- Butazolidin was once a common treatment for acute gout attacks.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Medical Context: The term is often used in a historical context within medicine or veterinary science to refer to a once-popular treatment now superseded by safer alternatives.
- In the mid-20th century, butazolidin was widely prescribed for arthritis before its significant risks were fully understood.
Variants and Related Words
- Phenylbutazone (n): The generic chemical name for the drug marketed as Butazolidin.
- NSAID (n, abbreviation): Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. This is the broader drug class to which butazolidin belongs.
Synonyms
- Anti-inflammatory agent: A general term for any substance that reduces inflammation.
- Phenylbutazone: The direct generic synonym.
Important Note on Usage
- Butazolidin is a proper noun (a trademark/brand name) and is often capitalized. It is primarily used in specific medical, veterinary, or historical discussions and is not part of everyday vocabulary.
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anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Butazolidin)
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