NSAID: Phenylbutazone

Question 1

What animals are Phenylbutazone used on?

Answer 1

horses

Question 2

What are the forms available for Phenylbutazone? (3)

Answer 2

1. tablet
2. paste
3. injectable

Question 3

What are the general characteristics of Phenylbutazone? (4)

Answer 3

1. inhibits cyclooxygenase
2. metabolized by liver
3. highly protein bound
4. cats have a very low tolerance

Question 4

What are the adverse effects for Phenylbutazone? (4)

Answer 4

1. GI ulcers
2. renal necrosis
3. retention of water and sodium
4. bone marrow depression