2020, Litt's Drug Eruption & Reaction Database, MEDICINE, REVIEW 

Doodys Collection Development Monthly 

Litt’s Drug Eruption & Reaction Database is an evidence-based tool published by CRC/Taylor & Francis for identifying and comparing adverse reactions of more than 1,750 drugs, supplements, and other commonly used medical products. The database’s content is based on Litt’s Drug Eruption and Reaction Manual, published annually and currently in its 26th edition. Users can search drug profiles by trade or generic name, herbal or supplement name, class, or manufacturer. Users can also identify drugs by searching for specific adverse reactions. At the time of this article, the database included 1,770 drugs; 69,709 reactions; and 147,993 linked references in PubMed. Every drug profile includes information such as synonyms, trade names, manufacturer information, drug class, indications, half-life, interactions and adverse reactions, black box warnings, and pregnancy category. Any adverse reactions are color-coded and grouped into categories by the affected system/region including central nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory, ocular, skin, and nails. The adverse reactions also include specific information for pediatric (0-17), adult (18-74) and geriatric (75 and over) patients [1]. 

Open Access 

Pickett, Keith, MLIS. (2020). A Review of Litt’s Drug Eruption & Reaction Database. Doody’s Collection Development Monthly. https://dcdm.doody.com/2020/09/a-review-of-litts-drug-eruption-reaction-database/