Library: Clinicians' Information: Drug Information

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UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp) This link opens in a new window Comprehensive drug information, including interaction checkers, a drug identifier, patient education, toxicology information and more. Resource provided by System Clinical Pharmacy Services. Remote access is available on institutional VPN.

Drug Information

Briggs Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation (UpToDate Lexidrug) This link opens in a new window
Evidence-based information on the safety of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Includes pregnancy and breast-feeding recommendations with links to Briggs' definitions and in-line reference links to PubMed. Part of UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp).
Hale's Medications and Mother's Milk Online This link opens in a new window
Choose this version for onsite access. This resource helps doctors, nurses, and breastfeeding parents understand how different medications affect breast milk and babies. It provides detailed information on whether a medication is safe to take while breastfeeding, how much of it might pass into breast milk, and whether it could affect the baby.
Choose this version for remote access. This resource helps doctors, nurses, and breastfeeding parents understand how different medications affect breast milk and babies. It provides detailed information on whether a medication is safe to take while breastfeeding, how much of it might pass into breast milk, and whether it could affect the baby.
LactMed - Drugs and Lactation Database This link opens in a new window
Information on drugs and 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, toxicology information and more. Resource provided by System Clinical Pharmacy Services. Remote access is available on institutional VPN.

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
A reliable and respected international drug reference. Find reviews of global pharmaceutical products as well as the identification of medications, local equivalents, manufacturers, and more. Part of UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp).
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 without the influence of the pharmaceutical industry.
NatMed Pro This link opens in a new window
Evidence-based resource for dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary alternative and integrative therapies. Tools include interaction and effectiveness checkers as well as information about nutrient depletion, pregnancy & lactation, and adverse effects.
Pediatric Neonatal Lexi-Drugs This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive neonatal and pediatric dosing information. Researched and compiled by pediatric specialists. Part of UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp).
Prescriber Insights MD This link opens in a new window
Physicians can find unbiased, evidence-based and reliable drug therapy recommendations free from pharma industry influence. Access monthly CME/CE podcasts and training, drug-comparison charts and much more in this trustworthy resource.

DailyMed Updates

DailyMed This link opens in a new window
DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts). Here are their latest updates: