Micromedex
“Did You Know” quick tips

Did you know … that as well as a quick visual indication of severity, the Drug Interactions tool provides further detail in one click, including warnings, clinical management, onset, strength of supporting documentation, probable mechanism, literature and references. Click on the hyperlinked drug pairs for further information.

Did you know … that the Comparative Efficacy section of the full (In-Depth Answers) drug monograph tab provides a list of possible alternatives according to indication - with study summaries and in-line referencing for further reading.

Did you know … that NeoFax® and Pediatrics Reference subscribers can see tabs at the top of each drug monograph specifically for NeoFax and Pediatric information. This  gives direct access to NeoFax and Pediatrics Reference information from within the drug monograph.

Did you know … that Micromedex provides drug-specific NIOSH safe handling guidance for hazardous drugs in the healthcare setting? Check out methotrexate sodium or busulfan administration section to review the information.

Did you know ... that our Strength of Recommendation and Strength of Evidence ratings support your decisions around off-label use with information about whether a given test or treatment is proven or considered to be useful or not, and how strong the evidence is that supports that recommendation.

Did you know ... that Micromedex uses uppercase letters to highlight dissimilar parts of each drug name (referred to as “tall man lettering” or TML) to mitigate the risk of prescription or administration errors which are more likely in high-stress environments. An example would be “VinCRIstine” vs “VinBLAStine”. This strategy represents a proactive approach to enhancing patient safety in clinical settings. Type "do not confuse" to find a Do Not Confuse Drug List of look-alike-sound-alike drugs.

Did you know ... that you can use the Medication Counseling (find it under Patient Education in the monograph) tool for on-the-fly learning and teaching? Useful for bedside teaching, precepting, or reinforcing concepts that promote safe therapeutic adherence, in addition to fostering a positive patient-provider encounter linked to drug therapies and disease management. Plus, the information is included on the mobile app and available offline too.

Did you know ... that the new consolidated Micromedex mobile app allows you to access all your content sets from ONE single app: Drug Reference, Drug Interactions, IV Compatibility, NeoFax, Pediatric Reference, enteral formulas, calculators and more. Try it today! Search Micromedex in your app store.

Did you know ... that the mobile app gives you:
 - all-in-one access to your drug, IV compatibility and interactions content
 - seamless navigation between drug monographs and the IV compatibility and drug interactions tools  
 - more ways to search, getting you to answers faster
 - ability to personalize your view
 - automatic updates so you can stay focused on your patients
Search "Micromedex" in your app store today.

Did you know … that although the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) closed its accreditation program in 2024, the process used by Micromedex to develop content used in its solutions was accredited by NICE since 2013.

Did you know ... that Micromedex editors' experience covers all aspects of health care. They critically evaluate evidence, applying their expertise to filter out the noise from poor quality evidence and flawed data. This means our users can trust that they are making their patient care decisions based on only the highest quality data and content curated from the best available evidence.

Did you know ... that our Strength of Recommendation and Strength of Evidence ratings support your decisions around off-label use with information about whether a given test or treatment is proven or considered to be useful or not, and how strong the evidence is that supports that recommendation.

Did you know ... that Micromedex uses uppercase letters to highlight dissimilar parts of each drug name (referred to as “tall man lettering” or TML) to mitigate the risk of prescription or administration errors which are more likely in high-stress environments. An example would be “VinCRIstine” vs “VinBLAStine”. This strategy represents a proactive approach to enhancing patient safety in clinical settings. 
Type "do not confuse" to find a Do Not Confuse Drug List of look-alike-sound-alike drugs.

Did you know ... that you can view your IV Compatibility results in both List view and Chart view format? Simply toggle the Page View between Chart and List to help you better manage your preferences and visualization of the IV Compatibility information. 

Did you know ... that there is detailed preparation and storage information for drugs included in the IV Compatibility tool? Enter a drug, for example Cefepime, and click View Compatibility. A link to Preparation and Storage information (eg, max stability, pH, storage, light effects and more) can be found in the upper left corner of the Results Page by clicking on the drug name.

Did you know … that the IV Compatibility tool provides details on each result? Click to expand to see details on physical compatibility, storage, study period, method and references. 

Did you know … that as well as a quick visual indication of severity, the Drug Interactions tool provides further detail in one click, including warnings, clinical management, onset, strength of supporting documentation, probable mechanism, literature and references. Click on the hyperlinked drug pairs for further information.

Did you know ... that General Dosage Information (in Adult/Pediatric Dosing) provides information for deprescribing or perioperative management for certain drugs or drug classes when applicable? For example, check out Benzodiazepines Lorazepam or Triazolam to review the content.

Did you know … that NeoFax® and Pediatrics Reference subscribers can see tabs at the top of each drug monograph specifically for NeoFax and Pediatric information. This gives direct access to NeoFax and Pediatrics Reference information from within the drug monograph.

Did you know ... that our Strength of Recommendation and Strength of Evidence ratings support your decisions around off-label use with information about whether a given test or treatment is proven or considered to be useful or not, and how strong the evidence is that supports that recommendation.

Did you know … that clicking on Non FDA Uses provides critical context around available evidence when making Off Label treatment decisions. 

Did you know … that you can search for toxin-induced conditions. To access medical management information, simply search for "Clinical Approach to …". Detailed and summary topics are available.

Did you know … that Micromedex provides drug-specific NIOSH safe handling guidance for hazardous drugs in the healthcare setting? Check out methotrexate sodium or busulfan administration section to review the information.

Did you know ... that there is detailed preparation and storage information for drugs included in the IV Compatibility tool? Enter a drug, for example Cefepime, and click View Compatibility. A link to Preparation and Storage information (eg, max stability, pH, storage, light effects and more) can be found in the upper left corner of the Results Page by clicking on the drug name.

Did you know … that the IV Compatibility tool provides details on each result? Click to expand to see details on physical compatibility, storage, study period, method and references. 

Did you know ... that Micromedex uses uppercase letters to highlight dissimilar parts of each drug name (referred to as “tall man lettering” or TML) to mitigate the risk of prescription or administration errors which are more likely in high-stress environments. An example would be “VinCRIstine” vs “VinBLAStine”. This strategy represents a proactive approach to enhancing patient safety in clinical settings. Type "do not confuse" to find a Do Not Confuse Drug List of look-alike-sound-alike drugs.

Did you know … that Drug Consults cover a wide range of topics that supplement the framework of a monograph, with relevant and evidence-based topics and guidelines.

Did you know … that a simple "do not crush" search brings you to a Drug Consult which outlines the Do Not Crush List of oral solid dose drugs that should not be crushed or chewed prior to administration because of their formulation.

Did you know ... that General Dosage Information (in Adult/Pediatric Dosing) provides information for deprescribing or perioperative management for certain drugs or drug classes when applicable? For example, check out Benzodiazepines Lorazepam or Triazolam to review the content.