Evaluation of drug interaction microcomputer software: Dambro's Drug Interactions.
Dambro's Drug Interactions was evaluated using general and specific criteria. The installation process, ease of learning and use were rated excellent. The user documentation and quality of the technical support were good. The scope of coverage, clinical documentation, frequency of updates, and overall clinical performance were fair. The primary advantages of the program are the quick searching and detection of drug interactions, and the attempt to provide useful interaction data, i.e., significance and reference. The disadvantages are the lack of current drug interaction information, outdated references, lack of evaluative drug interaction information, and the inability to save or print patient profiles. The program is not a good value for the pharmacist but has limited use as a quick screening tool.
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Duquesne University, St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
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D004347:Drug Interactions; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D008838:Microcomputers; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D012984:Software / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States