Phenylbutazone, or “bute,” belongs to a class of therapeutic medications called nonsterodial anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. Aspirin and ibuprofen are other common drugs in this class. Like asprin, bute reduces inflammation and fever and also acts as an analgesic, or pain-reliever. It’s also one of the least expensive horse medications on the market.
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