Drug Guide Suggestion

[delabeaux, MSN]

I'm looking for a good drug guide... the more comprehensive, the better.

Currently, our nursing school used Davis's (BTW I hate that they use Davis's rather than Davis').

It will list UNLABELED USE in about one sentence, and thats it. No further information on Unlabled use. I have seen several drugs being used for their unlabeled use, and I'm in the dark because this drug guide provides no further information.

Suggestions on a better guide that lists how the unlabeled uses work?

Thanks!

[wtbcrna, MSN, DNP, CRNA]

I'm looking for a good drug guide... the more comprehensive, the better.

Currently, our nursing school used Davis's (BTW I hate that they use Davis's rather than Davis').

It will list UNLABELED USE in about one sentence, and thats it. No further information on Unlabled use. I have seen several drugs being used for their unlabeled use, and I'm in the dark because this drug guide provides no further information.

Suggestions on a better guide that lists how the unlabeled uses work?

Thanks!

Lexi-comp is the best/most comprehensive drug guide I have come across. Drug Information Handbook, 19th edition

[Hospice Nurse LPN, BSN, RN]

I use Davis and I like it.

[Trubie, LPN]

I prefer Saunders

[netglow, ASN, RN]

If you are looking for handheld electronic,

Free: Medscape (after signing up) I rate it pretty good for free... but limited nurisng info.

Free: Epocrates Student version (after signing up) OK... little admin info

Newly free and I like!!!: Micromedex (just download it, itunes app.)

Costs $: Davis, I like it -- nurses need it.

I think I like mixing up Davis and Micromedex for now.

[MissJulie]

I'm a Mosby's girl! However, a number of nurses and nursing students that I know use, and love, the Nurse's PDR.

[drmorton2b]

I find it quicker to use books. Instead of pulling out the Ipod Touch every second:

Plus it all depends on your setting and what type of drugs your dealing with and the acuity of the patients you have.

I prefer Davis's it has a nice easy to use format.

Nurse's Drug Pocket Guide,this is a nice quick, small drug guide:

The only issue with this drug guide is that it doesn't seem to differentiate from side effects and interactions that Davis's does using BOLD and Italics and Underlining.

However, the Nurse's Pocket Drug Guide gives dosing guidelines very quickly and briefly given its size.

I utilize Epocrates on the Ipod as as Secondary Drug guide and for the Pill ID feature. I don't see many "new drugs" in the settings I work in. Besides the occasional specialized drugs for chronic diseases (Hep C, HIV, etc.)

Davis's I find to be the best for everyday use but really can't be stored in a pocket.

Lexi-Comp's is probably better for APRNs or nurses who want to know more stuff it has nice raw data and explanations. (like 4% of Pts suffer Depression on Drug X). Lexi-Comps is one of the best drug sources.

Epocrates is nice.. but it is more geared towards prescribers, then again I like how it rates the drug interactions. Its pill ID feature is very useless.

I have always liked Tarascon and I carry a copy with me since its quick to get dosing guidelines. Tarascon Also has one out for nurses finally now!

As with any drug guide.. when it doubt check again on what your looking up. If still unsure call the Pharmacy.

[delabeaux, MSN]

Awesome.... Looks like I will be giving Lexi a try!

[HiHoCherry-O]

I love Lexi-Comp. Don't care much for Davis. Micromedex is great for cross referencing medication compatability.

[johndixon]

I also love Lexi-Comp. They have an anesthesia & critical care drug guide that is loaded with so much useful information. If you work in critical care, I'd highly recommended it.

[netglow, ASN, RN]

I see they got Lexi for itouch. Maybe I'll give it a whirl when my Davis runs out. I love my touch. Just really hate drugs in book form. However I like most other reference in book form.

[nurse2033, MSN, RN]

Epocrates!