| carbadox | <chemical> 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. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, anti-infective agents, local, carcinogens, mutagens. Chemical name: Hydrazinecarboxylic acid, (2-quinoxalinylmethylene)-, methyl ester, N,N'-dioxide (12 Dec 1998) |
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