Examples of searches

Although you can search for any word in Martindale, commonly you will be searching for drug names, proprietary names, diseases, symptoms, countries, or manufacturers, and may be limiting the search to specific types of information, such as precautions.

This section gives some examples of how to find answers to common questions.

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Troubleshooting: some potential problems

• What is drug Y?
• Give me an overview of drug Y
• What is preparation W?
• Has preparation W been marketed in country Z?
• What preparations of drug Y have been marketed in country Z?
• What proprietary preparations are listed for drug Y?
• What preparations does company X produce?
  • What does company X produce worldwide?
  • Does company X produce drug Y?
  • What does company X produce in country Z?
  • Has company X marketed drug Y in country Z?
• What are the adverse effects/pharmacokinetic properties etc. of drug Y?
  • Does drug A interact with drug B?
  • What are the adverse effects of preparation W?
• Which drugs are used to treat disease Y?
• 'Which drugs may be causing symptom V?' or 'which drugs should be avoided or used with caution in patients with disease V?'
• How can I contact this manufacturer?