Reference Tools for the Information Age: Consumer Medical Resources
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Consumer Drug Reference
Yonkers, NY: Consumer Report Books, 2001
Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements
Paul M. Coates, et al.
Boca Raton, FL: Marcel Dekker, 2005
Herbal Medicine
Mark Blumental, et al., ed.
Newton, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications, 2000
PDR for Herbal Medicines
Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Co., 1998
Physician’s Desk Reference for Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements
Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Co., 1999
Related online sites and electronic resources:
DrugDigest
http://www.drugdigest.org/
This resource provides information on drugs, vitamins, herbs, and supplements; and it includes a browse-able list of the most commonly prescribed drugs, product images, and drug comparisons. It allows users to check for possible drug interactions as well.
Johns Hopkins Antibiotic Guide
http://hopkins-abxguide.org/
Search for antibiotics by diagnosis, pathogen, type of antibiotic, or keyword. Registration (free) is required. This site is geared more towards practitioners than lay people.
RxList
www.rxlist.com/
Search by either brand name or generic name. The advance search feature allows you to search by the code imprinted on the medication or by NDC Code.
SafeMedication.com
www.safemedication.com/
From the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists comes this database based on ASHP's Medication Teaching Manual: The Guide to Patient Drug Information. Searchable by brand name or generic name, information is presented in a user-friendly format.
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