Pributazone
Pributazone is a brand-name non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever. It is typically prescribed for various conditions involving pain and inflammation, such as arthritis, muscle aches, and mild to moderate pain. As a brand-name medication, it contains a specific formulation of the active ingredient.
Pributazone is an NSAID pain reliever and anti-inflammatory used to treat pain, inflammation, and fever associated with various conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 995494
- Generic
- Pributazone
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Pributazone is used to treat pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as arthritis, muscle strains, back pain, dental pain, and menstrual cramps. It may also be used to reduce fever in certain situations.
As an NSAID, Pributazone is believed to work by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which are involved in producing prostaglandins—chemicals that promote inflammation, pain, and fever. By reducing prostaglandin production, it helps alleviate these symptoms.
Like other NSAIDs, common side effects may include stomach upset, nausea, and dizziness. It may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, gastrointestinal bleeding, and kidney problems, particularly with long-term use. Patients should use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration and consult their healthcare provider about potential drug interactions.
Official drug label
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