| Websites in Drugs and Medications |
- ALtruis Biomedical Network
Collection of websites focusing on quality information in healthcare and biomedical research.
 http://www.altruisbiomedical.net/
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
1997 CERCLA Priority List of Hazardous Substances which are determined to pose the most significant potential threat to human health due to their known or suspected toxicity and potential for human exposure.
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/97list.html
- Allexperts Pharmacy & Drug Q&A
Professional pharmacists and others answer your questions about drugs and medicine for free.
http://www.allexperts.com/getExpert.asp?Category=1407
- Anti-Cancer Vaccine for Different Tumors and Cancer Treatment
Today, the anti-cancer vaccines are successfully used for the prophylaxis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors.
http://www.anticancer.net/
- Ask A Pharmacist
A pharmacist emails answers to questions about medicines, drug interactions, new drugs, foreign drug equivalents - chat by appointment.
http://www.geocities.com/hotsprings/8953
- Avoiding the Hazards of Medical Gases
FDA Consumer magazine feature article on medical gases, the most frequently administered drugs in the U.S.
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2000/400_gas.html
- Before You Buy
Learn how to save money on your children's prescription medications, including using generics, splitting pills, using a prescription drug benefit program, comparing prices and getting a three month supply.
http://pediatrics.about.com/library/weekly/aabyb102401.htm
- British National Formulary
Compiled with the advice of clinical experts this essential reference provides up-to-date guidance on prescribing, dispensing and administering medicines.
http://bnf.vhn.net/
- CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service
Designed to be a resource for both patients and research professionals, this site contains a variety of information related to clinical trials.
http://www.CenterWatch.com
- Clinical Pharmacology 2000
Electronic drug reference and drug therapy management site. Requires registration.
http://cp.gsm.com/
- Concordance
Aims to stimulate research and debate about concordance. Promote patient involvement in medicine taking and decisions about healthcare.
http://www.concordance.org/
- Consumer Drug Info - FDA
Brief consumer oriented information on recently approved products with links to full prescribing information in pdf format (requires the Adobe Acrobat reader).
http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/default.htm
- Corey Nahman.com
Links to pharmaceutical information and drugs databases, for professionals and consumers.
http://www.coreynahman.com/druginfopage.html
- Cyto-Pharma
Offers company, VitaminB17, amygdalin, and Cyprenil information. A Cancer Cure with alternative medicine. Includes contact details for pricing.
http://www.cyto-pharma.com
- DangerousDrugs.info
News on toxic side effects and health dangers of prescription drugs. Includes articles, news summaries, and resources.
http://www.dangerousdrugs.info
- Dear Pharmacist
Medical advice and tips on medications.
http://www.dearpharmacist.com
- Drug Doses of Commonly Prescribed Medications
Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, 3rd Edition.
http://www.vh.org/Providers/ClinRef/FPHandbook/20.html
- Drug InfoNet
Drug and disease information with answers to common health related questions.
http://www.druginfonet.com
- Drug Information
Official package insert information and patient package inserts, both available by brand name, generic name, manufacturer and therapeutic class, for health professionals , consumers and patients. Drug InfoNet.
http://www.druginfonet.com/drug.htm
- Drug Overdose
Information from Fasthealth.com, including guidance on first aid.
http://www.fasthealth.com/dirs/em_drugoverdose.php
- DrugDigest
Includes details about trade name and generic prescriptions, vitamins, herbs, supplements, over-the-counter medications, drug safety and side effects, health conditions and treatment tips, medication interactions and other pharmaceutical-related topics.
http://www.drugdigest.org/
- DrugFacts.com
Includes resources for pharmacists and health care professionals, comparative data, drug interaction guides, and patient counseling resources.
http://www.drugfacts.com
- DrugInfoZone
Medicine information for UK healthcare professionals. It contains pharmacy, medical and drug related publications, news and current awareness.
http://www.druginfozone.nhs.uk/
- Drugs Information
Consultants, drug information, medical research, pharmaceuticals and medical products supplies.
http://www.drugsexpert.com/
- Drugs.com
Online drug information in an A to Z format. Includes information about clinical trials, latest news, drug interactions, and a pill identifier.
http://www.drugs.com
- Drugs@FDA
A searchable catalog of FDA approved drug products both prescription and otc. The databse includes information such as therapeutic equivalents and links to documents relating to approval.
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/drugsatfda/
- Electronic Medicines Compendium
This site provides the UK approved information sheets for prescription medicines. It is the up-to-date, official and comprehensive source of information about medicines prescribed in the UK.
http://emc.vhn.net/
- Erowid Psychoactive Vaults
Library of information about psychoactive plants and drugs.
http://www.erowid.org/psychoactives/psychoactives.shtml
- European Surveillance of Antimicrobial Consumption (ESAC)
If you want to know what's going on with antibiotics in Europe, this is a pretty good place to start.
http://www.ua.ac.be/esac
- Extant Clinic for Evaluation of Adverse Events from Medications
Includes information about the services, medical staff, a list of medications causing effects, patient resources and related links.
http://ahe6.tripod.com/extantclinic/
- Farmamondo.com
Provides pharmaceutical information to Health professionals but can be of interest to the public as well. It provides instant information on some of the most innovative recently released international medicines, the moment they are put on the market anywhere in the world, and makes possible their immediate distribution.
http://www.farmamondo.com/
- German Pharmaceutical Database
Includes German, European and international drug databases and drug related information.
http://www.pharmazie.com/dacon32/index_e.htm
- HealthLink MCW
Offers a question and answer about the pharmaceutical companies sponsorship of drug studies. It questions whether information presented is compromised by a profit motive.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1002819649.html
- HealthSquare
HealthSquare provides access to high quality drug, disease and wellness information written by healthcare professionals specifically for the layperson. The site contains the complete PDR Family Guide to prescription drugs, as well as the Guide to Women's Health and the Encyclopedia of Medical Care. Together these resources provide in depth coverage all the healthcare issues confronting women and their families today.
http://www.healthsquare.com
- Healthtouch
Find information about more than 7,000 prescription and over-the-counter medications, including common uses of a drug, the proper ways to use the medicine, possible side effects, and other helpful information.
http://www.healthtouch.com/level1/menu.htm
- HelpingPatients.org
PhRMA and its member companies present an interactive web site that provides a comprehensive one-stop link to thousands of medicines offered through hundreds of patient assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies and government and local organizations.
http://www.helpingpatients.org/
- Internet Mental Health: Medications
Canadian monographs about psychiatric medications, covering: phramacology, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse effects, overdose, dosage and research.
http://www.mentalhealth.com/p30.html
- Johnson & Johnson MSD - U.K.
Information on some common over the counter medications with advice for most frequent minor medical issues.
http://www.jnjmsd.co.uk
- Keep Kids Healthy: Children's Medicine Cabinet
A guide to using medications safely in children, including a description of common ingredients, lists of new medications and treatments and dosages for common over the counter medicines.
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/medicine_cabinet/index.html
- KidsMeds
Providing pediatric drug information to parents about children's medications; Parents can submit a question to the Pediatric Pharmacist and receive a detailed answer within 24 hours.
http://www.kidsmeds.com
- King Guide to Parenteral Admixtures
IV drug compatibility and stability reference. Updated quarterly in print, CD-ROM, HTML & Palm OS formats.
http://www.kingguide.com/
- Learning How to Swallow a Pill
Why children have trouble swallowing pills and what you can do about it.
http://www.ncpamd.com/swallowing_pills.htm
- Lifeclinic.com
On-line drug checker: information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs and herbal medications. Resource for information about prevalent health conditions.
http://www.lifeclinic.com/
- Lothian Joint Formulary
Site provides guidance on first and second choice drugs for the Lothian, Scotland hospitals. It also contains prescribing notes, key messages on best practice, and guidance on appropriate and cost-effective prescribing.
http://www.ljf.scot.nhs.uk
- MJ Powers and Co.
Offers a number of drug alert newsletters dealing with the safety and efficacy of drugs and therapies in that particular discipline. [Requires Java]
http://alertpubs.com/
- Mayo Clinic Drug Information
USP database of information for over 8,000 prescription and over the counter drugs. Includes medication directions and drug side effects, reference articles on drug and medicine uses and the latest medications and pharmaceutical research.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=SP5.7
- Medication Wizard
Educates people about different types of medicine for people and pets.
http://www.medicationwizard.com
- MedicationAdvisor
Provides a fee-based computer-generated analysis of the safety of a drug profile, including interactions, side effects, dosing, and more, so you can have an informed discussion with your healthcare provider.
http://www.medicationadvisor.com
- MedicationSense
Site contains informative articles written by a physician who is a recognized expert in the field of medication side effects. Articles are designed to provide an objective analyis of topical issues related to drug therapy.
http://www.medicationsense.com
- Medications Used in Multiple Sclerosis
Information about specific drugs, including brand and generic names, MS symptoms treated, side effects, and other details.
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Medications%20Used%20in%20MS.asp
- Medicine Net: All about Medication
An easy-to-follow format to help consumers choose which medications to take for specific conditions that are most appropriate for their needs.
http://www.aboutmedication.com
- MedicineNet: Medications and Over the Counter Drugs
A complete list of commonly prescribed medications with a user friendly food and drug interaction tool.
http://www.medicinenet.com/medications/focus.htm
- Mental Health Medications Index
Profiles of medications prescribed for mental disorders.
http://www.support4hope.com/medications/index2.htm
- Mosby's GenRx
Complete guide to prescribing information on generic and brand name drugs. For complete unbiased drug facts, turn to Mosby's GenRx which is avilable as a book, CD-ROM, or internet subscription.
http://www.mosby.com/genrx
- NCPA: Medication and Side Effects
This article, written by Glenn Brynes, M.D., explains why medications can cause both beneficial and unwanted effects.
http://www.ncpamd.com/side_effects.htm
- Natural Hormone Replacement
NHRT resources, information, author's personal experience.
http://angelfire.com/fl/endohystnhrt/nhrt.html
- New Medicines in Development for Women
Dr. Donnica discusses the different types of ongoing research for women's health and how women can become involved in clinical trials.
http://www.drdonnica.com/articles/00000148-001.htm
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada - Our Products
Offers a complete list of Novartis' prescription products in Canada, linking to the requisite patient and prescribing information
http://www.pharma.ca.novartis.com/e/products/products.shtml
- Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
Pharmaceutical manufacturer's site provides information for UK patients and health care professionals.
http://www.novonordisk.co.uk/
- PDR's Getting Well Network
Use this site to learn more about detecting, preventing, and treating a variety of medical conditions.
http://www.gettingwell.com/
- Personal Health Zone: Drug Interactions
Information on potential interactions between prescription drugs and herbs, vitamins and supplements.
http://www.personalhealthzone.com/pg000059.html
- Pharmacy & Health Information - TostePharmD.net
Information on Pharmacy, Medicine & Health topics for the professional & consumer.
http://www.tostepharmd.net/pharm
- Psychiatric Medications Patient Information
This page contains patient instructions for the use of medications, prescribed to treat various psychiatric conditions.
http://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/Psych/Medications/PatientEdTOC.html
- RXmed
Prescribing information for physicians, patient handouts on over 400 illnesses and health resource links.
http://www.rxmed.com
- RxFactStat
Information on new FDA approvals, patient and prescribing information.
http://www.rxfactstat.com/
- RxList
Searchable cross index of US prescription products providing links to full prescribing information as well as patient education material.
http://www.rxlist.com
- Safe Medication
Medication search engine, information on safety and useful content on how to take medicines most effectively.
http://www.safemedication.com
- South African Electronic Package Inserts
Prescribing information for drugs available in South Africa.
http://home.intekom.com/pharm/
- Stockley Drug Interactions
Drug Interactions by Ivan Stockley is the world's most detailed and extensive international reference book on drug interactions. Covering prescription drug interaction it is available on the Virtual Health Network.
http://www.vhn.net/
- The Consulting Pharmacist 2000
A site where all your medication and pharmacological questions can be answered. Reference materials and health care products available.
http://www.angelfire.com/ny/drugclinicalinfo
- The Medical Directory - Drugs and Medications
Resource for students. Includes pharmacy definitions, information on clinical trials, drug interactions and toxicity as well as some commonly used drugs.
http://www.themedicaldirectory.org/drugs/
- The Parkinson List Drug Database Index
Comprehensive and easy-to-understand patient information from this collection of 140 drug definitions. Consumer factsheet provides drug description, explains the medicine's mechanism of action, and lists side effects and drug interactions including relative risk of using with Parkinson's medications.
http://parkinsons-information-exchange-network-online.com/drugdb/drugdb.html
- Therapeutic and Structural Classification of Prescription Drugs
Teaching Web site for pharmacy and medical professionals.
http://157.142.72.80/medchem
- Thomas J. Moore: The Drug Safety Problem
Shows how the drug safety system may and may not protect consumers from adverse effects. Includes articles about the FDA, antidepressants, and nutritional supplements.
http://www.thomasjmoore.com/
- VirtualMedicalgroup.com
Internet site for patient-physician interaction.
http://www.virtualmedicalgroup.com/
- Yahoo! Health - Drug Index
Detailed information on prescription and over-the-counter medications including description, use, dosage, storage, precautions, and side effects.
http://health.yahoo.com/health/drug/
- Your Personal Pharmacist
Registered Pharmacist provides individualized answers to medication questions for the consumer by telephone or e-mail, in easy to understand language.
http://www.yourpersonalpharmacist.com/sys-tmpl/door/
- eMedicine Health: Prescription Medicine
Information about prescription medicine, including what questions to ask your doctor and what to do at the pharmacy.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/12046-1.asp
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