Drugs Quick Guide

Can you recommend some good drug information web sites?
- MedlinePlus: Drug Information
  - www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
  - Includes information about over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Can be searched by brand name or generic. Also includes information about over 100 commonly used herbal supplements. Available in Spanish.
- Drug Digest
  - www.drugdigest.org/DD/Home
  - Prescription and over-the-counter drug information. Also includes drug interactions information as well as pill images. A database of herbal supplements information is also available at this site.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  - www.fda.gov/default.htm
  - Information about drugs and drug safety. Includes drug recalls and drug approvals as well as information about drug development.
Are there books about drug information in the Health Sciences Library?
- Mosby's Drugconsult. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, c2006.
  Health Reference Books QV 772 P585
- Deglin, Judith H.. Davis' Drug Guide for Nurses. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Co, c2005.
  Health Books QV 39 D318d 2005
- Navarra, Tova. The Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements. New York: Facts on File, c2004.
  Health Books QU 160 N321e 2004
- USP DI. Advice for the Patient. Rockville, MD: United States Pharmacopeial Convention, c2006.
  Health Reference Books QV 740 AA1 U13 2006
  Also available online through MedlinePlus.gov
Are there additional resources which I might find useful?
- 7 Steps to Safety - From Drug Digest
  - http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Home/Safety/0,21909,,00.html
  - Medication errors are more common than we think and can occur in hospitals, pharmacies, or even in your own home. Being an informed consumer can help you to prevent errors. Follow these Seven Steps to Safety to help ensure your safety.
- Over-the-counter (OTC) Medicines - From Familydoctor.org
  - http://familydoctor.org/otc_center.xml
  - "Over the counter" are medications you can buy without a prescription from your doctor. Chances are, you've used OTC medicines many times to relieve pain and treat symptoms of the common cold, the flu, and allergies. Learn about the most common types of OTC products and how each works.
- Washington Poison Center
  - http://www.wapc.org
  - The Washington Poison Center (WPC) is a statewide provider of immediate, free and expert treatment advice and assistance on the telephone in the case of exposure to poisonous, hazardous or toxic substances. The WPC is accessible toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Are there general health web sites which might also be helpful?
- MedlinePlus
  - medlineplus.org
  - From the National Library of Medicine
- Centers for Disease Control: A-Z Topics Index
  - www.cdc.gov/az.do
- MayoClinic.com
  - www.mayoclinic.com
- Merck Manual Home Edition
  - www.merck.com/mmhe
- Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary
  - www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html

Can you recommend some good drug information web sites?

Are there books about drug information in the Health Sciences Library?

Are there additional resources which I might find useful?

Are there general health web sites which might also be helpful?