LibGuides: Nursing Resources: Drugs & Medications

Drug Databases & Resources

LactMed: Drugs and Lactation Database
Find information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Natural Medicines
Provides comprehensive information about dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies. Subscription sponsored by the School of Pharmacy.

NLM Drug Information Portal
Provides quick access to information on over 12,000 drugs. The portal includes information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and other government agencies such as the FDA & CDC.
Pillbox (For Identifying Medications)
Pillbox enables rapid identification of unknown solid-dosage medications (tablets/capsules) based on physical characteristics and high-res images. Once identified, Pillbox provides links to drug information and FDA-approved drug labels.
Lexicomp at CHW
Please note that CHW nurses are encouraged to access LexiComp in the Patient Care--Clinical Resources drop down on Children's Connect.
LexiComp at Froedtert
Please note that Froedtert nurses are encouraged to access LexiComp via Epic on SCOUT.

Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
13th edition
E-Book: access through AccessMedicine
Basic & Clinical Pharmacology
14th edition
E-Book: access through AccessPharmacy
AHFS Drug information
ISBN: 9781585286041
61st Edition.
E-Book: access through STAT!Ref