title: Drug interaction microcomputer software evaluation: PDR's drug interactions and side effects diskettes.
abstract: The PDR's Drug Interactions and Side Effects System was evaluated using general and specific criteria. The installation process, ease of learning, and ease of use were rated excellent. The user documentation and technical support were good. The quality of the clinical documentation was fair. The scope of coverage and overall clinical performance were fair. The frequency of updates is good. The primary advantage of the program is its citation of drug interactions and side effects listed in the official product labeling of numerous brand name products. The major disadvantages are that it lacks evaluative interaction information, may not include current information, and only contains brand names listed in one of the PDR compendia.
authors.affiliation: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
authors.forename: T I
authors.initials: TI
authors.lastname: Poirier
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Giudici
mesh_terms: D004346:Drug Information Services / Q000592:standards*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D007221:Industry; D008838:Microcomputers; D012984:Software / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States