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Butazolidin is a phenylbutazone preparation that is used to deaden pain and reduce inflammation.
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What is Butazolidin also called?
Phenylbutazone
What is butazolidin prescribed for?
Butazolidin is a brand-name for phenylbutazone; phenylbutazone is a non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat minor aches and pains, headaches, and other pain-related conditions.
What is phenylbutazone also called?
Phenylbutazone (often called "bute") is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
What are the side effects of butazolidin?
Butazolidine was an anti analgesic anti inflamatory drug used in the past , but is not been used now.I remember as some of its worst side effects were blood dyscrasias. One has to refer to an old formulary perhaps about 20 years ago to know more about it.
Butazolidin overdose?
DefinitionButazolidin is a a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Butazolidin overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.Poisonous IngredientPhenylbutazoneWhere FoundAzolidButatabButazolidinButazoneNote: This list may not be all-inclusive.SymptomsArms and legs Swelling of lower legs, ankles, or feetBladder and kidneys Blood in urineDecreased amount of urineEyes, ears, nose, and throat Blurred visionRinging in the earsHeart and blood vessels Low blood pressureNervous system AgitationComaConfusionConvulsionsDizzinessDrowsinessIncoherence (not understandable)Severe headacheUnsteadinessSkin BlistersRashStomach and intestines DiarrheaHeartburnNausea and vomiting, possible with bloodStomach painBefore Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:Patient's age, weight, and conditionThe name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)When it was swallowedThe amount swallowedIf the medication was prescribed for the patientPoison Control, or a local emergency numberThe National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.See: National Poison Control centerWhat to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient may receive:Activated charcoalBreathing supportFluids through a vein (by IV)LaxativeMethods to make the person throw upExpectations (prognosis)Recovery is very likely. However, gastrointestinal bleeding may be severe and require blood transfusion, and kidney damage may be permanent.ReferencesBruno GR, Carter WA. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, Cline DM, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004:chap 172.
