Library: Behavioral Health: Drug Information

Drug Information

Briggs Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation (UpToDate Lexidrug) This link opens in a new window Briggs' Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation provides information on a medication's effects on the fetus during pregnancy and on the breast-feeding infant. It also includes pregnancy and breast-feeding recommendations with links to Briggs' definitions and in-line reference links to PubMed. Part of UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp).
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Hale's Medications and Mother's Milk Online This link opens in a new window
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Evidence-based information on the transmission of maternal drugs into human milk. Includes information on over 1300 drugs, diseases, vaccines, and syndromes, plus methods of reducing risk to infants and infant monitoring.
LactMed - Drugs and Lactation Database This link opens in a new window Information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Therapeutic alternatives are provided, where appropriate.
UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp) This link opens in a new window Comprehensive drug information, including interaction checkers, a drug identifier, patient education and toxicology information. Resource provided by System Clinical Pharmacy Services. Remote access to UpToDate Lexidrug is available on institutional VPN.
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LiverTox Up-to-date, comprehensive and unbiased information about drug induced liver injury caused by prescription and nonprescription drugs, herbal products and dietary supplements. Find concise data on the hepatotoxicity of medications, herbals, and dietary supplements.

Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference This link opens in a new window Martindale is the industry's most reliable and respected international drug reference. Martindale provides an unbiased and thorough review of pharmaceutical products available worldwide. Martindale offers an unrivalled global focus on the identification of medications, local equivalents, manufacturers, and more. Part of UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp).
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Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics This link opens in a new window Critical appraisals of new prescription drugs and comparative reviews of drugs for common diseases.
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NatMed Pro This link opens in a new window High-quality, evidence-based information about dietary supplements, herbal medicines, complementary and alternative therapies, diets, and exercise.Tools include an interaction checker, effectiveness checker, and a pregnancy and lactation checker. Search for 1000s of commercial products.
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Pediatric Neonatal Lexi-Drugs This link opens in a new window Specifically designed for Pediatricians, other clinicians who work with pediatric patients, or in any situation in which pediatric dosing information is required. Part of UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp).
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Prescriber Insights APRN This link opens in a new window Nurse practitioners can find unbiased, evidence-based medication recommendations. Access vital, practice-changing updates on new medications and patient care guidelines to keep ahead of the curve.
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Prescriber Insights MD This link opens in a new window Physicians can find unbiased, evidence-based medication recommendations. Access vital, practice-changing updates on new medications and patient care guidelines to keep ahead of the curve.
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