phenylbutazone

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Phenylbutazone, also known as "bute," is a drug with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, gout, and bursitis. Oxyphenbutazone is a derivative of phenylbutazone that also possesses anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects. The chemical formula for phenylbutazone is C₁₉H₂₀N₂O₂.123

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