ePOCRATES RX ONLINE

ePocrates Rx Online ™ is a comprehensive and easy-to-use database, which includes clinical and formulary information for over 3,000 of the most frequently prescribed medications. Each drug monograph includes information on adult and pediatric dosing, drug interactions, adverse reactions, contraindications and cautions, pregnancy and lactation, mechanism of action, pill pictures and retail pricing. You can search for a specific drug by brand name, generic name or class.

MultiCheck® is a unique feature which enables you to check for potential interactions among up to 50 drugs and alternative medicines instantly.

For each drug, you can also access easy-to-understand patient education materials including information such as "how do I take the medication", "what if I miss a dose", "what are the potential adverse reactions" and "what should I tell my healthcare provider before taking this medication".

In addition to drug monographs, ePocrates Rx Online includes the following:

• Comprehensive alternative medicine section which includes dosing, adverse reactions, synonyms, interactions with prescription medications
  
• Over 60 clinical tables and guidelines
  
• Over 200 medical calculations, dose and unit converters, clinical assessment tools and diagnostic and treatment criteria
  
• Pill identification feature which allows you to identify a drug by color, shape, score, pill ID and more
  
• Formulary information for leading health plans including co-pay information, alternative therapy recommendations and prior authorization requirements

ePocrates Rx Online is available to all users on the USC computer network.

For more information, contact the Norris Medical Library Reference Department, (323) 442-1111 or medlib@usc.edu.