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 This link opens in a new window
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.
DailyMed
DailyMed is a searchable database with labeling for prescription and nonprescription drugs for human and animal use.
UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly 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.
UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly 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