An enalgesic drug that reduces fever and inflammation and is used to relieve pain in rheumatic and related diseases. It is administered by mouth or injection; common side-effects include digestive upsets, rashes, and fluid retention.
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) administered to alleviate symptoms associated with the inflammatory disorder ankylosing spondylitis. Phenylbutazone could lead to sensations of nausea, fluid retention, skin rash, and the development of peptic ulcers. It also raises the potential for certain blood-related conditions, including agranulocytosis (a deficiency in granulocytes, a type of white blood cell). This medication is prescribed exclusively under hospital monitoring and solely when other treatments have proven ineffective.