Stop Googling Every Drug.
- Praveena Birla
- Nov 19
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 20
As a resident, you’ve probably found yourself Googling drug dosage, combinations and brands in the middle of rounds -fully aware that what appears on the screen may not be accurate, updated, or safe to rely on. Prescribing shouldn’t feel like a puzzle- but for most, it often does!
You’re expected to remember:
Exact drug dosages
Safe pediatric doses
Critical drug interactions
Special precautions for renal or hepatic impairment
Whether a drug is safe in pregnancy or lactation
And which brands or combinations are actually available (and affordable)
And all this happens during rounds, on duty, or in emergency situations, where a mistake is expensive!
That's why having one reliable, structured source for every drug detail can completely change how you prescribe.
Let’s break down how AstraAI's Drug Database helps you handle this faster, safer and with complete clarity.
1. A Complete, FDA Sourced Drug Library -Accurate and Easy to Search
AstraAI’s drug database is built from FDA-approved drug labels, ensuring:
High reliability
Consistent updates
Standardized medical information
Zero dependency on random online sources
You can search any medication instantly without flipping through outdated PDF's or textbooks.
2. Clear Indications & Contraindications - Understand the ‘When’ and ‘When Not’
Every drug page begins with highly relevant clinical details.
Indications "what the drug is used for"
Contraindications "when you must avoid it"
Example :
Abacavir
Treats HIV infection
Not recommended in hypersensitivity or severe hepatic impairment
This helps you make quick, confident prescribing decisions.
3.Accurate Adult & Pediatric Dosages
One of the biggest prescribing challenges for interns and residents is dose accuracy.
AstraAI provides:
Exact adult doses as per condition
Weight-based pediatric doses
Max dose limits
Frequency recommendations
All clearly laid out without guessing, no back and forth checks.
4.Categorized Drug Interactions - Major, Moderate & Minor
Instead of long paragraphs or confusing tables, AstraAI organizes interactions into:
Major interactions - avoid completely
Moderate interactions - use with caution
Minor interactions - monitor if needed
This saves precious time and reduces the risk of missing important interactions under pressure.
5. Essential Special Precautions
AstraAI highlights critical clinical precautions such as:
Renal adjustment
Hepatic impairment warnings
Pregnancy safety
Lactation recommendations
These are the small details that often get missed in the rush, but have huge clinical impact.
6. Indian Brands + MRP
Most medical apps skip this, but AstraAI includes:
All available Indian brands
Strength variations
Actual MRP
This helps residents prescribe cost-effective options without relying on pharmacy suggestions.
Why This Matters in Your Daily Practice
Prescribing is no longer just about knowing a drug but about knowing everything around the drug.
As Residents, you deal with:
High patient loads
Increasingly complex medication lists
Less supervision
Pressure to avoid medication errors
Limited time to double-check data
AstraAI’s Drug Database helps you navigate this by bringing all essential prescribing information into one fast, structured, clinically reliable place.
No clutter.
No outdated sources.
No uncertainty.
Just safe, evidence-based prescribing in seconds.
AstraAI: Your Daily Prescribing Partner
Whether you’re a resident running between wards, an intern on duty, or a clinician managing fast-paced care, AstraAI’s Drug Database gives you the clarity you need - instantly.
Drug interactions? Sorted.
Dosages? Sorted.
Brands and prices? Sorted.
Special precautions? Sorted.
When your tools reduce chaos and bring clarity, your clinical decisions become more confident, precise, and patient-centered. That’s how everyday practice becomes easier - one prescription at a time.



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