EPocrates RX Tutorial

ePocrates RX User Guide ePocrates RX is a free drug resource available from www.epocrates.com for Palm OS devices only. ePocrates RX Pro is an enhanced, fee-based version, available for both Palm OS and Pocket PC. The Basic Search Tap ePocrates icon from the “All” applications screen. Select the “Drugs” tab to view an alphabetic list of brand names and generic names. Scroll through the list and tap the name of the drug for detailed information OR… Enter the beginning letter(s) of a drug on the “Look Up:” line. To search by drug class tap “By Class.” Brand Name Generic Name Formulations FDA Indication Dosage “Other Info” includes… From any information screen § Pregnancy category tap 5in the bottom left § Lactation Information corner to quickly navigate to § Metabolism § Excretion other information. § DEA Information § Class § Mechanism of action To view interactions select “Drug Interactions” from the navigation menu. Tap entry from the list to view the pop-up box explaining the interaction. Tap here for list of drugs Click outside pop-up in that class box to close it. MultiCheck Current Screen Back Home Tools MultiCheck… …allows you to check interactions for up to 30 drugs at a time. } Tap the MultiCheck icon in the lower right corner. } Select each drug you want to include, up to 30; selected drugs will appear ...