Drugs & Drugs vs Bugs & Drugs 2.0 Usage & Stats

This app is the mobile version of the Drugs & Drugs textbook. A practical guide to the safe use of common drugs in adults. Published by the Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Edited by Ann Thompson, MD; Tim Chan, MD; Peter Hamilton, MD; Sheri Koshman, MD; and Jesse Basnak, MD. It is to be used as a pocket guide that provides fundamental principles and clinical pearls on commonly used medications in a practical, concise and organized manner. The app contains the chapters and subchapters from the textbook. No signup, no ads, no permissions, and no internet connection is needed for this app. *DISCLAIMER* Seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. Features: • View commonly used medications in medicine • Search for adverse affects, common dosages, drug names, and more • Save favorites • Create notes • Dark theme Privacy: • We collect the following data (via Google Analytics and Firebase) to improve the app and for University of Alberta research: App launches, drug pages visited, favorites added, search queries, and note titles. • You can opt out of research analytics in the settings. • See the full privacy policy here: https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/drugsanddrugs/privacy This app was not indented to be used with a tablet, but can be. Please submit feedback to drugsdrugsapp@gmail.com.

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Bugs & Drugs 2.0

We are pleased to release this new version of Bugs & Drugs. Bugs & Drugs is a comprehensive, evidence-based reference for physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and other health care practitioners. Bugs & Drugs provides clinicians with the latest recommendations for the appropriate use of antimicrobials and the optimal treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. It is also a key component of antimicrobial stewardship efforts. This reference can optimize patient outcomes and minimize the unintended consequences of antimicrobial use, including toxicity, superinfections, resistance, and unnecessary treatment costs. Bugs & Drugs is divided into six sections: 1. Antibiotics 2. Treatment recommendations for infections in children and adults (including selected ophthalmic, fungal, and parasitic infections), 3. Recommendations for the prevention of infections, 4. Treatment and prophylaxis of dental infections, 5. Infections in Pregnancy and 6. Microbiology The Bugs & Drugs app is well suited for healthcare practitioners looking for an evidence-based mobile reference and provides therapeutic options in a clear, concise manner. Once installed, you do not need internet access to use the content. Internet access is only required for initial installation of the app and to receive updates. The content is prepared by Dr. Edith Blondel-Hill (Medical Microbiologist/Infectious Diseases Specialist, Kelowna General Hospital) and Ms. Susan Fryters (Antimicrobial Stewardship/Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Alberta Health Services) with the help of over 40 reviewers with expertise in infectious diseases, infection prevention & control, microbiology, pharmacy, and Public Health. Users should seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions.