Carbadox

An antibacterial agent that has been used in veterinary practice for treating swine dysentery and enteritis and for promoting growth. However, its use has been prohibited in the UK following reports of carcinogenicity and mutagenicity. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p125)

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D02.241.081.251.140, D03.633.100.857.140

MeSH Unique ID: D002218

Registry Number: M2X04R2E2Y

Entry Terms:

• Mecadox
• Getroxel
• Fortrigo

Previous Indexing:

• Carbamates (1969-1974)
• Quinoxalines (1973-1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Anti-Infective Agents
• Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Carcinogens
• Mutagens

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Carboxylic Acids
Acids, Acyclic
Carbamates
Carbadox

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Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring
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Quinoxalines
Carbadox