LibGuides: Summa Medical Library: Drug Information

Drug Information

Lexidrug (on site access only)

Lexidrug (off site access instructions)
Users must create an account with Lexidrug and download the mobile app in order to use the resource off site. The website cannot be used off site. Follow this link to create an account and connect it with Summa's subscription.

The library does not manage Lexidrug. Please reach out to IT&S with any questions about access.

Pharmacology during Pregnancy and Lactation
Drugs for Pregnant and Lactating Women (eBook)
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed)
The LactMed® database contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are provided, where appropriate. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel reviews the data to assure scientific validity and currency.

ClinPGx (formerly PharmGKB) Database
PharmGKB is an NIH-funded resource that provides information about how human genetic variation affects response to medications. PharmGKB collects, curates and disseminates knowledge about clinically actionable gene-drug associations and genotype-phenotype relationships. This database incorporates prescribing information, drug label annotations, curated pathways, overviews of very important pharmacogenes, and more.

Unless stated otherwise, all eBook links take you to the most current edition.

Library Location and Access

Location and Contact:

South Pavilion, Akron Campus, Ground Floor, Suite G-3

55 Arch St. Suite G-3
Akron, OH 44304

Main Library Phone: 330-375-3260 | Main Library Email: amedlib@summahealth.org | Library Fax: 330-379-5034 (new fax #)

Hours & Access:

General Hours of Library Staffing: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (no staffing on weekends or holidays)

All Summa employees have access during staffed hours.

After Hours: All physicians, residents, and fellows have 24/7 access via badge proximity reader. All other types of employees may contact the library to request after-hours access.

Badge Access: Your Summa ID badge is required to enter via the proximity badge reader. Tap your badge to enter. If your badge doesn't work, ring the doorbell and a staff member will let you in. You must have your badge with you and be able to show it to the librarians, even if off-the-clock. The library is not open to the public.

ONLY current Summa employees with a Summa badge may enter the Library. Please do not open the door for non-employees, or allow an unknown person to follow you into the Library.