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Structured Drug Profile & Safety Data
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This resource offers detailed pharmaceutical insights, capturing a wide range of drug-related information extracted from Drugs.com. The content covers generic and brand names of medications, their corresponding medical conditions, reported side effects, and public perception metrics such as user ratings and review numbers. Safety data, including pregnancy category, alcohol interaction notes, and controlled substance scheduling, is also included. The collection currently provides specific and structured data points focusing on treatments for Acne and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), facilitating rigorous analysis and model building.
Columns
drug_name: The specific drug name for the entry.medical_condition: The ailment the drug is typically used to treat, such as Acne or ADHD.side_effects: A description of potential adverse reactions or symptoms linked to the drug's use.generic_name: The non-proprietary name of the drug substance.drug_classes: The therapeutic or chemical classification of the medication (e.g., CNS stimulants, Tetracyclines).brand_names: Commercial names under which the drug is marketed.activity: A percentage score or activity indicator associated with the drug profile.rx_otc: Indicates whether the drug requires a prescription (Rx) or is available over-the-counter (OTC).pregnancy_category: The risk category assigned for use during pregnancy.csa: The classification under the Controlled Substances Act, if applicable.alcohol: Notation regarding alcohol interaction risk.related_drugs: Links to other associated medications.medical_condition_description: A detailed definition and context of the treated condition (e.g., Acne Vulgaris or Attention Deficit Disorder).rating: The aggregated user rating score for the drug.no_of_reviews: The count of user reviews used to calculate the rating.drug_link: The web address for the drug's information page.medical_condition_url: The web address for the condition's information page.
Distribution
The information is available in a cleaned file format named
drugs_cleaned_dataset.xls, with a file size of 963.21 kB. The data structure has undergone pre-processing steps, including the removal of rows with malformed numeric data and the standardisation of categorical fields to ensure high data quality and consistency for reliable analysis.Usage
This data is suitable for projects requiring an analysis of drug safety data and public health trends. It can be used to build models that predict drug efficacy based on user perception, develop analytical dashboards for health outcomes, and explore associations between drug classes and specific side effect occurrences. Developers can leverage the structured format for creating health and wellness applications.
Coverage
The dataset focuses on two distinct areas of medicine: Acne (known as Acne Vulgaris, Blackheads, etc.), which is a skin condition triggered by hormones and clogged pores, and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, including inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined subgroups). The Acne data notes that the condition affects people across various ages, including girls as young as seven and a growing number of adults. ADHD data is relevant to school-aged children and adolescents, noting potential causes such as genetics and low birth weight. Data is expected to be updated monthly.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Public Health Researchers: To study population-level usage patterns and safety concerns related to common medications.
- Machine Learning Engineers: To train models focused on classifying adverse drug events or predicting drug ratings.
- Pharmaceutical Industry Analysts: To gain insight into user-reported experiences and market perception of both generic and brand-name drugs.
- Medical Writers and Educators: To generate verified, structured content regarding drug mechanisms and patient warnings.
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