Chemistry 145

Web Sites I Library Databases I Reference Sources

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Web Sites

 
MedlinePlus Health Information (http://medlineplus.gov/)
MEDLINEplus is a goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up to date.
FDA- Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (http://www.fda.gov/cder)
Click on Drug Information or use the search option to locate information related to the evaluation of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, both brand name and generic.
The Why Files (http://www.whyfiles.org)
The Why Files, a popular and critically acclaimed web site, explores the science behind the news. The web site is maintained by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School.
INFOMINE: Scholarly Internet Resource Collections (http://infomine.ucr.edu/)
INFOMINE is a unique Web resource featuring well organized access to important university level research and educational tools on the Internet. A virtual library, INFOMINE is notable for its collection of annotated and indexed links.
Simple, Common, and Interesting Molecules (http://www.reciprocalnet.org/common/index.html)
Provides molecular structure for such things as vitamins, medicines, drugs and stimulants.
 
Library Databases
AccessScience
 
Health Source - Consumer Edition
 
Health Source - Nursing/Academic
 
Reference Sources
Merck Index Ref RS 51 .M4

An encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs and biologicals. Each entry includes the Chem Abstracts name, alternative names, molecular weight, percentage composition, molecular formula, patent & chemical information, literature references, biological, pharmacological information, structure diagram, physical data, derivative of the compound, trademarks and therapeutic category for humans. The index also contains miscellaneous tables, organic name reactions, CAS registry numbers, and a formula and name index.

PDR

A trustworthy, objective of source of valid information on the rapidly evolving field of nutritional medicine. Each entry includes a list of trade names, a description (often with chemical structure!), actions, reaction/interactions, and side effects.

for presecription medications Ref RM 75 .P5

for Nutritional Supplements Ref. RM 258.5 .P37

for Herbal Medicines Ref RM 666 H33 P37

Herbal Therapy & Supplements Ref RM 666 .H33 K84

"...clinical reference that provides easily accessible and clinically relevant monographs of herbs and nutritional supplements". Includes information about current use, toxicity, contraindications, side effects, long-term safety and bibliography for more information.


 
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