Electronic Pharmacology Resources

There are a variety of electronic resources available in Himmelfarb Library to use for pharmacology information. Both MDConsult and Micromedex provide extensive information on drugs including dosage and administration, brand and generic names, contraindications, and adverse effects. MDConsult is available from any Internet accessible computer (see the Reference Desk to sign up for a personal account), and Micromedex can be accessed from the computers in the Himmelfarb Library and the Women's Board Room on the third floor of the Library.

The Library's Internet Resources Database also contains a series of librarian-selected links in the Pharmacology and Drug Information section. Included in this section are links to the FDA, Martindale's Virtual Pharmacy Center, a glossary of pharmacological terms and symbols, and various pharmaceutical web sites.

Finally, a wealth of drug information is available in the medical literature via MEDLINE. Drugs can be searched by brand or generic name. Citations can be further narrowed by choosing from the various subheadings including administration and dosage, adverse effects, chemistry, contraindications, diagnostic use, economics, metabolism, pharmacology, poisoning, and toxicity. Drug information is also available when searching by disease or syndrome. After searching by disease name, limit the search to the subheading drug therapy to find articles on medications used to treat the particular illness or syndrome. For additional information on any of these resources, please contact the Reference Desk at 202-994-2850.