title: Misuse of veterinary phenylbutazone.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Carpenter
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: McDonnell
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D010653:Phenylbutazone