Kebuzone

General information

Kebuzone (ketophenylbutazone, ketazone) is an NSAID that is related to phenylbutazone. Allergic reactions, gastrotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, local reactions with necrosis [ ], and liver damage have been reported [ ]. The Japanese authorities have asked that the package insert should indicate that this drug must be used only as a last resort when other anti-inflammatory agents and uricosuric drugs are ineffective [ ].