Mequindox is an antimicrobial agent[1]. Mequindox acts as an inhibitor of DNA synthesis. Mequindox induces genotoxicity and carcinogenicity in mice[2].
[1]. Qianying Liu, et al. Mequindox-Induced Kidney Toxicity Is Associated With Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in the Mouse. Front Pharmacol. 2018 May 1;9:436.
[2]. Qianying Liu, et al. Mequindox Induced Genotoxicity and Carcinogenicity in Mice. Front Pharmacol. 2018 Apr 10;9:361.