Drug DB app for iPhone and iPad


4.5 ( 3405 ratings )
Health & Fitness Medical
Developer: Stoecker & Associates, LLC
5.99 USD
Current version: 1.1, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 12 May 2010
App size: 4.14 Mb

Drug DB, purchased and used for years by dermatologists, is now available on the iPhone.  This database is especially user-friendly for both patients and doctors because of the use of hypertext definitions, comments by physicians and nurses about drugs and therapies, and especially thorough coverage of dermatology therapies: topical, systemic, and over-the-counter.  In addition to dermatology therapies, nearly all commonly-used drugs are covered.  Features you will discover include:

* Over 1000 drugs by more than 2300 names
* We note and rank the deadliest drugs and include references
* Hypertext explanations for complex medical terms
* FDA warnings and levels of warnings (adverse effect, warning, bold warning, boxed warnings) are included
* No "Blacked-out" Drugs like other free apps
* Not Internet dependent after initial download
* Data compressed to save space
* User sets font and font size
* Best combination coverage:  systemic drugs, topical prescription and OTC therapies
* Indications and more, including off-label uses for many drugs
* Tested, user-friendly interface
* Hundreds of comments by physicians and nurses
* Hundreds of cosmetic products and OTC are covered in detail, including manufacturers notes, ingredients, and ratings and reviews by product users
* All the adverse effects on the package insert (which the pharmacist doesnt include with drugs) are included, including frequencies, when known for severe drug reactions
* Easy-to-follow dosage instructions
* Link to the actual package inserts
* Very Affordable