WHAT IS IT?
Lexicomp Online is an Internet-based collection of clinical databases and clinical decision support tools that
provides users with a wealth of drug information. In November of 2011, Lexicomp
Online launched a comprehensive redesign which will become
the default interface in Spring 2012.
WHAT’S IT GOT?
Find a variety of drug and disease information by searching
Lexicomp Online’s clinical databases focusing on drug information, natural
products, infectious diseases and laboratory procedures, or use the
clinical tools: Interactions, Drug Identification, Calculations, I.V. Compatibility, and Toxicology, for clinical decision-making. A patient
information module is also included on the clinical decision toolbar. Drug monographs may include brand names, dosing, clinical practice guidelines, warnings and
precautions, adverse reactions and interactions, pharmacology, mechanism of
action, pharmacodynamics/kinetics, preparations, and pricing information.
Select Enhancements of the new Lexicomp Online
· An Explore by General Category listing
is now available on the home page that allows users to browse by content
category without searching by a specific search term.
· New Drug
Approvals and Special Alerts are now
displayed on the Home screen so that you may view the newest medications
available along with timely safety warnings.
· All Clinical Databases are now
searchable from the main search box integrating content within a single search function.
· The Search Box is
prominent and accessible at all times throughout the application enabling
powerful search capabilities and proving direct access to all content.
· All Clinical Tools are
available within the blue tool bar throughout the entire application offering
seamless access to a comprehensive range of drug and clinical content.
· Within
the Patient
Education module,
all topics can be browsed alphabetically or by body system.
BOTTOM LINE
The Lexicomp you know and love has been re-engineered with increased speed and ease of use.
The redesign will allow you more searching flexibility and navigation
functionality. But…if you prefer the old Lexicomp Online, it will remain accessible by clicking on Classic Online at the top of the screen.
WANT MORE HELP?
Visit the LexicompTraining
Resources Page to read
more about enhancements, to watch a series of short training videos on the
different Lexicomp Online modules, or to sign up for live one-hour Webex training sessions offered by Lexicomp.
You may also contact me for assistance with this
resource and any other research inquiry.
Hannah Rogers -- Librarian
Liaison to the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
678 547 6272
rogers_hk@mercer.edu
678 547 6272
rogers_hk@mercer.edu
