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iDrug: Advanced Drug Interaction

Overview​

iDrug represents a cutting-edge and professional SDK, UI and database designed to provide comprehensive insights into various aspects of drug interactions, including:

  • Drug-Drug Interactions (DDIs): Information on potential adverse reactions and compatibility between medications.
  • Drug-Food Interactions (DFIs): Analysis of how dietary components affect drug efficacy and safety.
  • Drug-Disease Similarity Interactions (DDSIs): Identification of therapeutic duplications and contraindications based on disease profiles.
  • Therapeutic Duplications: Detection and management of overlapping medications within treatment plans.

iDrug

Expanded Features​

The latest edition of iDrug introduces an array of advanced features, broadening the scope of drug interaction analysis:

  • Mechanism Descriptions: Detailed annotations on the biochemical or pharmacokinetic mechanisms behind interactions.
  • Risk Levels: Categorization of interactions based on severity and likelihood of adverse effects.
  • Management Strategies: Suggested solutions and recommendations for mitigating risks associated with interactions.
  • Updated ATC Codes: Integration of updated Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification codes for newly introduced and existing medications.

Tools and Functionalities​

iDrug offers specialized tools to streamline the analysis, visualization, and integration of drug interaction data:

  • User Interface Design: Resources to construct intuitive and efficient drug interaction functionalities tailored for healthcare providers and researchers.
  • Knowledge Graph Representations: Advanced graph-based models to visualize and explore complex interaction networks.
  • Comprehensive Drug/Food/Disease Interaction Database: A unified repository with detailed insights into DDIs, DFIs, and DDSIs.

Integration and Classification​

iDrug seamlessly integrates with external standards and resources to enhance utility and accessibility:

  • HPRA Medication Synchronization: Incorporates synchronization capabilities with HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority) database for real-time updates on medications.
  • WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification: Full compatibility with global WHO standards for drug categorization and classification.

External Resources​

To further enrich data analysis and understanding, iDrug connects with additional resources, including:

  • Wikipedia: General drug-related information and public domain insights.
  • ChEMBL: Bioactivity data for drug discovery and research.
  • PubChem: Comprehensive molecular and chemical information.

Applications​

The iDrug database is an invaluable tool for:

  • Healthcare Professionals: Ensuring safe prescribing practices by identifying and managing potential risks.
  • Pharmacists: Streamlining medication reviews and optimizing patient care.
  • Researchers: Advancing drug interaction studies with high-quality data and visualization tools.

With its robust features, expanded data annotations, and seamless integration capabilities, iDrug stands as a vital asset for the medical and pharmaceutical community.