LibGuides: Nursing Resources: Drugs & Medications

Drug Databases & Resources

Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed)
The LactMed® database contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are provided, where appropriate. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel reviews the data to assure scientific validity and currency.

Natural Medicines
Provides comprehensive information about dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies.

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 The official provider FDA label information (package inserts), a product of the National Library of Medicine (NLM).
UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp) at CHW
Please note that CW nurses are encouraged to access Lexidrug on Children's Connect.
UpToDate Lexidrug (formerly Lexicomp) at Froedtert
Please note that Froedtert nurses are encouraged to access Lexidrug via Epic on SCOUT.