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This page is dedicated to resources that contain drug monographs or are specifically considered drug databases.
Additional resources you may be interested in.
- Resources for chemistry, some subscription, some free.
- Research tools
- Publications by specific organizations.
Drug Database-LexiComp
- UpToDate LexiDrug (Wolters Kluwer) This link opens in a new window(Formerly LexiComp)concise, point-of-care drug information, including dosing, administration, warnings and precautions, as well as clinical content, such as clinical practice guidelines, IV (intravenous) compatibility from Trissel's 2 Clinical Pharmaceutics Database, and other tools.
Our license includes the below resources and more. The list of databases included can be found with this direct link.
- AHFS Essentials (Adult and Pediatric)
- AHFS DI (Adult and Pediatric)
- Briggs Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation
Drug Database-Micromedex
- Micromedex This link opens in a new windowEvidence based information about drugs, toxicology, diseases, acute care, and alternative medicine to support informed research. NOT to be used in clinical settings
(current NU only)
Micromedex searches multiple drug information databases and is a rich source of full-text tertiary literature.
Included in our institutional subscription is onsite and remote access to the following resources:
• Drugs (DRUGDEX®, DrugNotes, RED BOOK™ Online)
• Drug interactions (DRUG-REAX®)
• Drug identification (IDENTIDEX®)
• Diseases (DISEASEDEX™)
• Toxicology (POISINDEX®)
• Laboratory tests (Lab Advisor®)
• Alternative medicines (AltMedDex®)
• IV compatibility (IV INDEX®)
• Patient education (CareNotes®, Detailed Drug Information for the Consumer)
as well as access to medical calculators and more Micromedex solutions.
NOTE: Use is prohibited at clinical sites.
more drug monographs
The databases included here also include drug monographs along with other content.
- AccessPharmacyAccessPharmacy includes Drug Monographs, an Herbs and Supplements section (under Quick Reference), drug flashcards (under study tools), Top 125 Drug Card Case Quiz (under cases) and many more study tools.
- Merck Index Online This link opens in a new windowAn authoritative and reliable source of information on chemicals, drugs and biologicals.
- Facts and Comparisons Clinical eAnswersContains authoritative and comprehensive drug information with unbiased, reliable information. In addition to descriptions, generic and commercial names, dosage, warnings, it includes a drug/disease indications database, dosage, body measurement, and general pharmacology calculators, patient handouts, and more.
- Clinical Key (formerly MD Consult)Authoritative evidence-based medical information. Includes 80 full-text medical journals, Clinics Review Articles, 50 leading medical texts, 1000 practice guidelines, 15,000 patient education handouts, current drug information, 50,000 medical images, medical news. Search within First Consult for information on medical topics, differential diagnoses, procedures.
- Stat!RefSTAT!Ref is a cross-searchable, full-text healthcare reference that integrates selected core reference titles with evidence-based resources, patient information resources, and innovative tools in one site. Selected titles include Merck 19th ed., Stedman's Medical Dictionary, and Pediatric Injectable Drugs.
Complementary and Alternatives
- Natural Medicines This link opens in a new windowHigh quality, evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies.
On the Web
These drug resources are made available to anyone with internet access. Always check resources About and sources to see where they get the content being provided. Is it a reputable with reviewers and transparent sources?
- drugs.comMission Statement
"To empower patients with the knowledge to better manage their own healthcare and to improve consumer safety by assisting in the reduction of medication errors." - DailyMedfrom NIH
contains labeling for prescription and nonprescription drugs for human and animal use, and for additional products such as medical gases, devices, ... - RxList.comOwned and Operated by WebMD and part of the WebMD network.
eBooks
These are just a sample of ebooks available in the library. Find more by using the ScholarOne Search or browsing collections.
- Quick book search for PharmacologyUse this link for a quick set of results in Scholar OneSearch: pharmacology, sorted by most recent eBooks
- Understanding Drug Action byCall Number: eBookISBN: 9781582121123Publication Date: 2014One user at a time
- Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs byCall Number: ebookISBN: 9781582122915Publication Date: 2019Single User Licenses
Some downloadable content
New Resource
- Stahl Online (Cambridge) This link opens in a new windowE-book platform including Stahl's Illustrated series, Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, Prescriber's Guide: Drug Interactions, and more.