LibGuides: Nursing: Drug Information

Books

Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses by April Hazard Vallerand; Cynthia A. Sanoski
17th edition (2021) in ebook format. Unlimited access for STLCC; some printing and download limits apply.
Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2021 by Robert J. Kizior; Keith Hodgson

Nursing Pharmacology
This open access Nursing Pharmacology textbook is designed for entry-level undergraduate nursing students. It may also be a helpful resource for students in other health programs. It explains basic concepts of pharmacology and describes common medication classes.

STLCC Library Databases

These databases require a login if you are off campus.

Consumer Health Complete This link opens in a new window
Includes a section for drug information from AHFS (American Hospital Formulary Service) Consumer Medication Information.
Consumer Health Complete (CHC) is a comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. CHC provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. This full text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children's health, men & women's health, etc. The search interface is designed to call attention to the full text content available from many important source-types, and provide an intuitive means for searching this specific information. Information provided in this database should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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Health and Wellness (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Includes a section on drugs, and drug-related issues under "Browse Topics."
Provides access to consumer health related information -- diseases and disorders, surgeries and procedures, drug and supplement information, annotated websites and medical definitions. Also included is information from many Gale reference titles, including, but not limited to: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer, Gale Encyclopedia of Diets, Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests, and more.

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Open Web

DailyMed
Official label and package insert information for drugs marketed in the United States.
Drug Information for Consumers
From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Drugs, Herbs, & Supplements
Part of MedlinePlus, from the National Library of Medicine. Browse by generic or brand name to find basic information for patients and consumers.
Information for Health Care Professionals (Drugs)
From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Links to information sources on topics such as drug safety, labeling, shortages, recalls, and clinical trials.
PDR: Prescriber's Digital Reference
(Formerly Physician's Desk Reference). Information on prescription drugs, including the required package inserts. Especially useful for drug interactions and contraindications.