Overview
The Drug Directory App is a comprehensive, user-friendly mobile application designed to provide detailed and reliable information about medications. It serves as an essential tool for healthcare professionals, pharmacists, students, and patients, offering instant access to drug data, interactions, dosages, side effects, and more.
Key Features
1. Drug Search & Information
•Quickly search for trade name and active ingreident.
View detailed drug profiles, including:
• Generic & brand names
• Drug class & category
• Indications & uses
• Mechanism of action
2. Drug Interactions Checker
• Check interactions between multiple drugs to avoid adverse effects.
• Severity levels (major, moderate, minor) with explanations.
• Alternative suggestions to minimize risks.
3. Drug-Food Interactions
• Identify foods, beverages, and supplements that may alter drug effectiveness (e.g., grapefruit with statins).
• Get dietary recommendations for optimal medication use.
4. Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Learn about:
• Pharmacodynamics (how the drug works in the body).
• Pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion).
• Receptor interactions & biochemical effects.
5. Dosage Guidelines
• Adult & pediatric dosages for various conditions.
• Administration instructions (oral, IV, topical, etc.).
6. Lab Test Interferences
• Check if a medication can affect lab results (e.g., false positives/negatives).
Examples:
• NSAIDs increasing bleeding time
• Statins altering liver enzymes
7. Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
• Common & rare side effects (sorted by frequency).
• Serious warnings .
• Allergic reaction signs & management.
8. Pregnancy & Lactation Safety
• FDA pregnancy categories (A, B, C, D, X).
• Breastfeeding compatibility (safe, caution, contraindicated).
• Risk summaries & alternatives for expecting/nursing mothers.
Who Can Benefit?
✔ Doctors & Pharmacists – Quick reference for prescribing & counseling.
✔ Medical & Pharmacy Students – Study aid for pharmacology & therapeutics.
✔ Patients & Caregivers – Verify drug safety & avoid harmful interactions.
Why Choose This App?
✅ Accurate & Up-to-Date – Regularly updated database.
✅ Easy-to-Use – Intuitive search & navigation.
✅ Comprehensive – Covers all essential drug information in one place.
Download Now & Stay Informed About Your Medications! ?
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