noun a slang term for a type of painkiller, specifically Butalbital, a barbiturate medication used to treat tension headaches and migraines
Bute is a common abbreviation for phenylbutazone, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in horses to treat pain and inflammation.
Bute is a medication that belongs to the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and is used for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Bute is often used by horse owners and trainers to manage pain and inflammation in horses competing in various disciplines.
In the horse racing industry, 'bute' is a common nickname for phenylbutazone, a medication used to reduce pain and inflammation in horses. Writers covering horse racing may use this term when discussing the use of phenylbutazone in racehorses.
Veterinarians may use 'bute' as shorthand for phenylbutazone when discussing treatment plans for horses or other animals experiencing pain or inflammation.
Horse trainers may refer to phenylbutazone as 'bute' when discussing medication regimens for their horses, particularly in the context of managing pain or inflammation related to training or competition.