Misuse of veterinary phenylbutazone.
Phenylbutazone is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that was commonly prescribed for the treatment of arthritic conditions; it is no longer available for use in humans because of its numerous side effects, including aplastic anemia. We describe a horse trainer who developed gastric ulcers and renal insufficiency as a result of taking veterinary phenylbutazone. A review of the literature reveals a pattern of abuse by those who work with and around animals. When appropriate, patients who work around animals should be questioned about illicit phenylbutazone consumption.
Carpenter
S L
SL
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, USA.
McDonnell
W M
WM
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010653:Phenylbutazone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012651:Self Medication / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014730:Veterinary Medicine
D010653:Phenylbutazone