Drug Information Sources: Home
Consult the resources below to help you answer your drug information questions. Common question topics are listed alphabetically in the Table of Contents. Click on a topic in the table of contents to jump to resources for that area.
Table of Contents
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Bioquivalency/Therapeutic Equivalence
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Dosage Recommendations and Drug Administration
Patient Counseling and Education
Pharmacology, Pharmokinetics, and Chemical Data
Pharmacy Liaison Librarian
Further Guides
Bioequivalency / Therapeutic Equivalence
- AHFS Drug Information - Stat!Ref This link opens in a new window Provide evidence-based assessments of medically accepted uses of drugs with a focus on thoroughly assessing the pros and cons of various therapies, including interpretation of drug efficacy claims. Includes structured, codified, evidence-based determinations for off-label cancer uses. More InfoData UB ONLY
Biostatistics
Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov ClinicalTrials.gov is a database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world. Explore 379,056 research studies in all 50 states and in 220 countries.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Clinical Pharmacology powered by ClinicalKey This link opens in a new window Clinical Pharmacology powered by ClinicalKey is a comprehensive drug reference that uses the intelligent search engine capability of ClinicalKey to provide fast point-of-care drug information that is current, accurate, and clinically relevant. More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- NatMed Pro This link opens in a new window Evidence based reviews of dietary supplements, natural medicines and complementary alternative and integrative therapies as well as interactions and adverse effects.More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
Consumer Drug Information
- AHFS Patient Medication Information This link opens in a new window A recognized standard for patient drug information More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
Contraindications
- AHFS Drug Information - Stat!Ref This link opens in a new window Provide evidence-based assessments of medically accepted uses of drugs with a focus on thoroughly assessing the pros and cons of various therapies, including interpretation of drug efficacy claims. Includes structured, codified, evidence-based determinations for off-label cancer uses. More InfoData UB ONLY
- Facts & Comparisons eAnswers This link opens in a new window An online comprehensive drug information system providing access to drug and clinical information. More InfoUB ONLY
Disease State
- AccessPharmacy This link opens in a new window Continually updated pharmacy content from pharmacy titles. More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- UpToDate This link opens in a new window Evidence-based clinical decision support tool. More InfoUB ONLY
Dosage Recommendations and Drug Administration
- AHFS Drug Information - Stat!Ref This link opens in a new window Provide evidence-based assessments of medically accepted uses of drugs with a focus on thoroughly assessing the pros and cons of various therapies, including interpretation of drug efficacy claims. Includes structured, codified, evidence-based determinations for off-label cancer uses. More InfoData UB ONLY
- Facts & Comparisons eAnswers This link opens in a new window An online comprehensive drug information system providing access to drug and clinical information. More InfoUB ONLY
See also medical calculators under Apps on the Pharmacy Research Guide
Drug Information Sources
- UpToDate Lexidrug This link opens in a new window A comprehensive, continuously updated clinical database that provides access to drug, herbal and disease information for point-of-care clinical decision making. More InfoUB ONLY
- Clinical Pharmacology powered by ClinicalKey This link opens in a new window Clinical Pharmacology powered by ClinicalKey is a comprehensive drug reference that uses the intelligent search engine capability of ClinicalKey to provide fast point-of-care drug information that is current, accurate, and clinically relevant. More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- UpToDate This link opens in a new window Evidence-based clinical decision support tool. More InfoUB ONLY
- AHFS Drug Information - Stat!Ref This link opens in a new window Provide evidence-based assessments of medically accepted uses of drugs with a focus on thoroughly assessing the pros and cons of various therapies, including interpretation of drug efficacy claims. Includes structured, codified, evidence-based determinations for off-label cancer uses. More InfoData UB ONLY
- DailyMed DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts). It provides a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date, look-up and download resource of medication content and labeling found in medication package inserts.
Drug Nomenclature
- AHFS Patient Medication Information This link opens in a new window A recognized standard for patient drug information More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- Facts & Comparisons eAnswers This link opens in a new windowAn online comprehensive drug information system providing access to drug and clinical information. More InfoUB ONLY
- UpToDate Lexidrug This link opens in a new window A comprehensive, continuously updated clinical database that provides access to drug, herbal and disease information for point-of-care clinical decision making. More InfoUB ONLY
- International Nonproprietary Names (INN) International Nonproprietary Names (INN) from the World Health Organization facilitate the identification of pharmaceutical substances or active pharmaceutical ingredients. Each INN is a unique name that is globally recognized and is public property. A nonproprietary name is also known as a generic name.
- RXNorm Normalized names for clinical drugs
- United States Adopted Names (USAN) The United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council is responsible for selecting simple, informative and unique nonproprietary (generic) drug names. The USAN Council establishes logical nomenclature classifications based on pharmacological and/or chemical relationships. The council and staff meet twice a year to discuss outstanding negotiations, new items of interest and policy issues.
Foreign Drug Products
- UpToDate This link opens in a new window Evidence-based clinical decision support tool. More InfoUB ONLY
- International Nonproprietary Names (INN) International Nonproprietary Names (INN) from the World Health Organization facilitate the identification of pharmaceutical substances or active pharmaceutical ingredients. Each INN is a unique name that is globally recognized and is public property. A nonproprietary name is also known as a generic name.
Immunization Schedules
Interactions/Adverse Effects
- AHFS Drug Information - Stat!Ref This link opens in a new window Provide evidence-based assessments of medically accepted uses of drugs with a focus on thoroughly assessing the pros and cons of various therapies, including interpretation of drug efficacy claims. Includes structured, codified, evidence-based determinations for off-label cancer uses. More InfoData UB ONLY
- AHFS Patient Medication Information This link opens in a new window A recognized standard for patient drug information More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- ClinicalKey This link opens in a new window Search engine and database of peer-reviewed and evidence-based clinical information resources designed to support physician patient care decisions. More InfoPartial Full-Text UB ONLY
- Clinical Pharmacology powered by ClinicalKey This link opens in a new window Clinical Pharmacology powered by ClinicalKey is a comprehensive drug reference that uses the intelligent search engine capability of ClinicalKey to provide fast point-of-care drug information that is current, accurate, and clinically relevant. More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- Facts & Comparisons eAnswers This link opens in a new window An online comprehensive drug information system providing access to drug and clinical information. More InfoUB ONLY
- UpToDate Lexidrug This link opens in a new window A comprehensive, continuously updated clinical database that provides access to drug, herbal and disease information for point-of-care clinical decision making. More InfoUB ONLY
- NatMed Pro This link opens in a new window Evidence based reviews of dietary supplements, natural medicines and complementary alternative and integrative therapies as well as interactions and adverse effects.More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- UpToDate This link opens in a new window Evidence-based clinical decision support tool. More InfoUB ONLY
Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs by
Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs: The International Encyclopedia of Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions, Sixteenth Edition builds on the success of the 15 previous editions, providing an extensively reorganized and expanded resource that now comprises more than 1,500 individual drug articles with the most complete coverage of adverse reactions and interactions found anywhere. Each article contains detailed and authoritative information about the adverse effects of each drug, with comprehensive references to the primary literature, making this a must-have reference work for any academic or medical library, pharmacologist, regulatory organization, hospital dispensary, or pharmaceutical company. The online version of the book provides an unparalleled depth of coverage and functionality by offering convenient desktop access and enhanced features such as increased searchability, extensive internal cross-linking, and fully downloadable and printable full-text, HTML or PDF articles. Enhanced encyclopedic format with drug monographs now organized alphabetically Completely expanded coverage of each drug, with more than 1,500 drug articles and information on adverse reactions and interactions Clearer, systematic organization of information for easier reading, including case histories to provide perspective on each listing Extensive bibliography with over 40,000 references A must-have reference work for any academic or medical library, pharmacologist, regulatory organization, hospital dispensary, or pharmaceutical company
ISBN: 0444537163Publication Date: 2015-10-15
IV Compatibility
- Clinical Pharmacology powered by ClinicalKey This link opens in a new window Clinical Pharmacology powered by ClinicalKey is a comprehensive drug reference that uses the intelligent search engine capability of ClinicalKey to provide fast point-of-care drug information that is current, accurate, and clinically relevant. More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
Handbook on Injectable Drugs by
Backed by quality, peer-reviewed published literature, the Handbook on Injectable Drugs(tm) has been a go-to, trusted resource for nearly four decades. Published by ASHP, it's the global gold standard for IV compatibility and stability information. ASHP's Handbook on Injectable Drugs(tm) is now newly updated with the latest information. The 19th edition features 27 new monographs--more than twice the last edition-- and more than 235 new references.The new edition features more than 360 monographs including: Brivaracetam Ceftolozane sulfate-tazobactam sodium Ceftazidime-avibactam sodium Oritavancin diphosphate Sugammadex sodium Isavuconazonium sulfate Cangrelor tetrasodium Idarucizumab And many more!
ISBN: 1585285595
Patient Counseling and Education
- UpToDate Lexidrug This link opens in a new window A comprehensive, continuously updated clinical database that provides access to drug, herbal and disease information for point-of-care clinical decision making. More InfoUB ONLY
- Facts & Comparisons eAnswers This link opens in a new window An online comprehensive drug information system providing access to drug and clinical information. More InfoUB ONLY
- AHFS Patient Medication Information This link opens in a new window A recognized standard for patient drug information More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- AHFS Drug Information - Stat!Ref This link opens in a new window Provide evidence-based assessments of medically accepted uses of drugs with a focus on thoroughly assessing the pros and cons of various therapies, including interpretation of drug efficacy claims. Includes structured, codified, evidence-based determinations for off-label cancer uses. More InfoData UB ONLY
- NatMed Pro This link opens in a new window Evidence based reviews of dietary supplements, natural medicines and complementary alternative and integrative therapies as well as interactions and adverse effects.More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- MedlinePlus A good general resource for consumer health information from the National Institutes of Health.
Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, and Chemical Data
- AHFS Drug Information - Stat!Ref This link opens in a new window Provide evidence-based assessments of medically accepted uses of drugs with a focus on thoroughly assessing the pros and cons of various therapies, including interpretation of drug efficacy claims. Includes structured, codified, evidence-based determinations for off-label cancer uses. More InfoData UB ONLY
- Facts & Comparisons eAnswers This link opens in a new window An online comprehensive drug information system providing access to drug and clinical information. More InfoUB ONLY
- AccessPharmacy This link opens in a new window Continually updated pharmacy content from pharmacy titles. More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
Pill Images and Identification
- UpToDate Lexidrug This link opens in a new window A comprehensive, continuously updated clinical database that provides access to drug, herbal and disease information for point-of-care clinical decision making. More InfoUB ONLY
- AHFS Drug Information - Stat!Ref This link opens in a new window Provide evidence-based assessments of medically accepted uses of drugs with a focus on thoroughly assessing the pros and cons of various therapies, including interpretation of drug efficacy claims. Includes structured, codified, evidence-based determinations for off-label cancer uses. More InfoData UB ONLY
- RxNav browser for several drug information sources, including RxNorm, RxTerms and NDF-RT, NLM resource.
- Facts & Comparisons eAnswers This link opens in a new window An online comprehensive drug information system providing access to drug and clinical information. More InfoUB ONLY
Pregnancy & Lactation
- UpToDate This link opens in a new window Evidence-based clinical decision support tool. More InfoUB ONLY
- Facts & Comparisons eAnswers This link opens in a new windowBriggs' Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation available through Facts & Comparisons
Medications & Mothers' Milk by
Written by a world-renowned expert in perinatal pharmacology, this essential reference contains current, complete, and evidence-based information on the transmission of maternal drugs into human milk. Because so many women ingest medications while breastfeeding, one of the most common questions encountered in pediatrics is: Which drugs are safe and which are hazardous for the infant? This 2019 edition has been extensively revised, and now includes 39 completely new and 331 updated medications, and state-of-the-art coverage of multiple diseases, vaccines, and syndromes. It addresses the use of radiopharmaceuticals, chemotherapeutic agents, and vaccines in breastfeeding mothers, and covers adult concerns, methods of reducing risk to infants, and infant monitoring. New to the 2019 Edition: An updated design for easier access to information Drug names in running heads for easier reference The latest information on the impact of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, herbs, and street drugs Updates to existing drug monographs Key Features: Evidence-based, current information on over 1300 drugs, diseases, vaccines and syndromes Dr. Hale's renowned "Lactation Risk Categories" Adult concerns, adult dose, pediatric concerns, infant monitoring, and alternatives Key points and savvy tips about breastfeeding and medications for quick reference Succinct information about evaluation of the infant Common abbreviations and drugs listed in alphabetical order
ISBN: 0826135587Publication Date: 2018-05-28
Storage Stability
- AHFS Drug Information - Stat!Ref This link opens in a new window Provide evidence-based assessments of medically accepted uses of drugs with a focus on thoroughly assessing the pros and cons of various therapies, including interpretation of drug efficacy claims. Includes structured, codified, evidence-based determinations for off-label cancer uses. More InfoData UB ONLY
- King Guide to Parenteral Admixtures by Compatibility and stability information on over 440 intravenous drugs. Fully referenced. JCAHO and NABP approved.Call Number: QV 786 K52 2003ISBN: 9780970190291Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Therapeutics: Approved Indications and Off Label Use
- AHFS Drug Information - Stat!Ref This link opens in a new window Provide evidence-based assessments of medically accepted uses of drugs with a focus on thoroughly assessing the pros and cons of various therapies, including interpretation of drug efficacy claims. Includes structured, codified, evidence-based determinations for off-label cancer uses. More InfoData UB ONLY
Toxicology and Poisoning
- Hazardous Substance Data Bank (HSDB) The HSDB a toxicology database that focuses on the toxicology of potentially hazardous chemicals. It provides information on human exposure, industrial hygiene, emergency handling procedures, environmental fate, regulatory requirements, nanomaterials, and related areas. The information in HSDB has been assessed by a Scientific Review Panel. It is available through PubChem.
TOXNET data has been integrated into PubChem, PubMed/Medline, the NCBI Bookshelf and other NIH and EPA collections. Visit the TOXNET site for details on where content can now be accessed.
- Facts & Comparisons eAnswers This link opens in a new window An online comprehensive drug information system providing access to drug and clinical information. More InfoUB ONLY