Obstetrics & Gynecology

Drug Info

Lexicomp
Drug information resource containing: American Hospital Formulary System (AHFS), drug formulary for Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) and Stanford Hospital & Clinics (SHC), Lexi-Drugs (adverse reactions, dosage and administration, mechanism of action, storage, use, and administration information), Lexi-Calc, Lexi-ID, Lexi-I.V. Compatibility (King Guide), Lexi-Interact, and Lexi-PALS.
Micromedex
Premier pharmaceutical information source containing multiple databases and drug reference tools. Easy-to-interpret Levels of Evidence help clinicians rapidly determine the quality of the available evidence.
There are five distinct mobile apps available for Micromedex: Drug Ref., Drug Int., IV Comp., NeoFax, and Pediatrics. To download them, select the “Download Mobile Apps” button in the bottom right of the page. Alternatively, select the “Mobile Application Access” link in the upper right of the page. Each app has a specific password for authentication. The passwords change on an annual basis.
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed)
Includes information on drugs and lactation and contains over 450 drug records, and maternal levels in breast milk, infant levels in blood, potential effects in breastfeeding infants and on lactation itself, the AAP category for level of compatibility of the drug with breastfeeding, and alternate drugs to consider.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
Key resource for information on dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary alternative and integrative therapies. Excellent source for checking interactions.
Editor: Jeff M. Jellin.

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