Drug Cards app for iPhone and iPad


4.2 ( 8012 ratings )
Medical
Developer: EtherWare Ltd
1.99 USD
Current version: 1.0.0, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 30 Dec 2014
App size: 2.77 Mb

Drug Cards is a drug database for doctors, nurses and allied health professionals working in Anaesthesia, Critical Care, and Emergency Medicine. Information on key drugs used in these areas is never more than a few taps away.

Each listing contains extensive information on each drug including:

* Indications for use
* Pharmacology - including pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic data
* Dosing - including routes of administration. Separate info for Adults, Children, Elderly, Renal Failure etc
* Effects - categorised by body system (e.g. cardiovascular, neurological, endocrine)
* Side Effects
* Interactions
* Cautions and Contraindications
* Pearls Of Wisdom - useful tips and interesting facts

The app is intended to be used as a pocket reference and a teaching tool - abbreviations and key terms are linked to an interactive Glossary with definitions and explanations of concepts.

The app receives automatic updates to the databases as well as regular new content - look out for new drugs and submit your suggestions as to what should be included in the next update!