Clinicians' Information: Drug Information

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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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.

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.

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).

Critical appraisals of new prescription drugs and comparative reviews of drugs for common diseases.

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.

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).

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.

DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts). Here are their latest updates: