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Pill Databases
 Websites presented in alphabetical order DailyMed: Current Medication Information 
 This website provides U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) labels and other material for over 1,200 approved prescription drugs. Searchable, or browse by drug name. Listings include professional and consumer-level information, such as precautions, adverse reactions, and dosage. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Nov 11, 2006 Drug Information Portal
This database, launched in February 2008, provides information about over 12,000 drugs, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, dietary supplements, drugs of abuse, and investigational drugs. Searchable by generic or brand name, or browse resources by drug class or by audiences such as the public or librarians. Also includes news, featured drugs, and related resources. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM); database compiled from NLM and other government sources. http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov Topics: Drugs Last updated Aug 7, 2008 Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed)
This site provides a "peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Among the data included are maternal and infant levels of drugs, possible effects on breastfed infants and on lactation, and alternate drugs to consider." Searchable by drug name. Part of the National Library of Medicine Toxicology Data Network (ToxNet). http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT Topics: Drugs, Women's Health Last updated Apr 18, 2006 Electronic Orange Book: Approved Drug Products With Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations
Wondering if your prescription or over-the-counter drug has an approved generic counterpart? This U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) resources provides consumer information about federally approved generic equivalents of drugs. Searchable by active ingredient, proprietary name, applicant holder, application number, and patent. Includes an FAQ. From the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. http://www.fda.gov/cder/ob/ Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jan 22, 2007 MEDLINEplus: Drug Information
"Information on thousands of prescription and over-the-counter medications is provided through two drug resources -- MedMaster , a product of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and the USP DI Advice for the Patient , a product of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)." Browse by generic or brand name of the drug from an alphabetical index. The results include warnings and side effects of the drug. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jun 19, 2004 RxList
Searchable by drug name, keyword, and imprint code (great for identifying pills). Gives the brand, generic, and category for more than 4,500 drugs in English and more than 3,000 in Spanish. Also has most common indications and side effects. The site also contains Taber's Medical Encyclopedia , with more than 53,000 definitions as well as information on some major Western herbs, Chinese herbal remedies, and homeopathics. http://www.rxlist.com/ Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jan 17, 2003 SafeMedication.com
"Pharmacists helping people make the best use of medicines." "Medications and You" covers alternative medicines; antibiotics; medication safety, use, and trends; treatment tips; and vaccines. "How to Administer" explains the best ways to use drops, ointments, inhalers, and suppositories. Type a drug name in the search box and find out how a medicine should be used, special precautions, side effects, and other information. From the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). http://www.safemedication.com/ Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health & Medical Disciplines, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Sep 7, 2004 |
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