NLM Logo

Carbadox MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Carbadox
Tree Number(s)
D02.241.081.251.140
D03.633.100.857.140
Unique ID
D002218
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002218
Scope Note
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)
Entry Term(s)
Fortrigo
Getroxel
Mecadox
Pharm Action
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Carcinogens
Mutagens
Related Numbers
6804-07-5
CAS Type 1 Name
Hydrazinecarboxylic acid, (2-quinoxalinylmethylene)-, methyl ester, N,N'-dioxide
Previous Indexing
Carbamates (1969-1974)
Quinoxalines (1973-1974)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under QUINOXALINES 1975-90
History Note
91(75); was see under QUINOXALINES 1975-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1974/11/19
Revision Date
2016/05/27
Carbadox Preferred
Mecadox Narrower
Getroxel Narrower
Fortrigo Narrower
page delivered in 0.148s