E-DRUG: New drug info resource
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[copied from DRUG-INFO, our South African "E-Drug"; WB]
Hi all
In a very significant move, Medscape has made available really
useful drug information on the web. Read the news at HealthLink
Bulletin (http://news.hst.org.za/view.php3?id=20000517)
This is a comprehensive service, giving one access to the complete
set of information, from the chemical structure and basic
pharmacology to the clinically-relevant, patient-orientated packaged
material - very impressive!
Medscape has combined two drug databases on the web into one
comprehensive resource. Information from the National Drug Data
File from FirstDataBank, and the American Hospital Formulary
Service Drug Information reference from the American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Find information on drug-drug
and drug-food interactions, uses and dosage, preparations, adverse
effects, and four other categories for every drug. Patient education
handouts are available for printing and distributing. Check it out at:
http://www.medscape.com/druginfo
regards
Andy