UpToDate Lexidrug: Trusted Drug Decision Support for Health Professionals

When every medication is critical, you need to trust that your drug information is based on the latest evidence and written by experts who understand your clinical needs. Evidence-based content is not just a collection of the latest information – it's the result of expert collaboration and consensus, intended to provide you with clinical context and actionable guidance.

Lexidrug delivers the information you need to provides safe and, effective care, grounded in the latest evidence and developed by a multidisciplinary team of expert pharmacists and clinicians.

• Get support for real-world decision making with actionable, expert-guided recommendations and added clinical context for clear drug decision support in any scenario.
• Access extensive drug information and patient-specific guidance for informed medication decision making.
• Stay current with continuously updated content that incorporates evolving best-practice evidence from current medical and pharmaceutical literature.

Improper dosing and medication errors are costly and harmful. The right drug reference should provide clear, trusted guidance that’s based on the most current evidence available.

Our advanced resources help you enhance patient safety and reduce medication errors, and are designed for ease of use when you need to make decisions quickly:

• Interactive tools for drug interaction analysis, drug identification, medical calculations, and drug comparisons.
• Clinical consult reference guides for adult and pediatric medical conditions and procedures.
• Trissel’s IV compatibility tool provides evidence-based information on the compatibility, preparation, administration, and stability of intravenous (IV) medications.

There are many factors to consider when making dosing decisions, especially when treating patients with complex conditions and histories.

Lexidrug transforms the latest clinical evidence into clear, actionable dosing guidance, equipping you with the support you need to address even the most complex cases:

• Enhanced dosing guidance for patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
• Considerations for obesity and other patient-specific factors.
• Dosing guidelines for all patient populations, including specialized content for pediatric, neonatal, geriatric, and pregnant populations.
• Content is developed and maintained by dedicated editorial teams.

Whether you’re treating patients at the point of care or searching for answers on-the-go, you need a resource you can always rely on for easy access to the information you need, when you need it.

Medication monographs in Lexidrug are organized in a clear and concise format, making it easy to find critical information quickly, or explore in-depth content for deeper research.

• Drug information and dosing guidelines for all patient populations, plus database content specific to off-label uses.
• Essential toxicology content includes treatment guidelines and support for managing toxic exposures.
• Clinical insights for diagnosing and treating infectious diseases.
• Easy-to-access drug administration and adverse reaction insights.
• In-depth databases for drug allergy and reaction management support, plus considerations for genetic variations.
• Information tailored to the unique needs of pharmacy, nursing, and dentistry specialties.