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Global Pharmaceutical Reference Data
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This dataset offers an extensive collection of information on over 248,000 medical drugs, gathered from various manufacturers globally. It serves as an invaluable resource for medical researchers, healthcare professionals, and drug manufacturers. Its primary purpose is to support a variety of applications, including drug research and development, pharmacovigilance, clinical trials, and drug safety analysis.
Columns
- id: A unique identifier assigned to each medical drug.
- name: The specific name of the medicine.
- substitute0 to substitute4: These five columns provide alternative medicine names that contain similar active compositions but are produced by different manufacturers. Up to five substitutes are listed for each drug.
- sideEffect0 to sideEffect41: These 41 columns detail possible adverse reactions and side effects associated with each medication. If a drug has fewer side effects, the corresponding columns will be blank.
- use0 to use4: These five columns outline the primary therapeutic uses and applications of the medication.
- Chemical Class: Categorises medical drugs based on their specific chemical compound structure.
- Habit Forming: Indicates whether the drug has the potential to lead to psychological dependence and potential addiction. This is classified as 'YES' or 'NO'.
- Therapeutic Class: Classifies medical drugs according to their functions, grouping similar medications that are intended to treat the same medical conditions, such as 'Respiratory'.
- Action Class: Groups medications based on the specific pharmacological actions they perform, for example, 'H2 Receptor Blocker', which describes drugs that decrease gastric acid secretion.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a
medicine_dataset.csv file, with a file size of approximately 89.41 MB. It includes data on over 248,000 individual medical drugs and contains 58 columns in total. The dataset features five columns for substitute drugs, 41 columns for side effects, and five columns for drug usages. Columns for drugs with fewer side effects or available substitutes may contain blank values.Usage
This dataset is designed for a variety of critical applications within the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. It can be used for:
- Drug research and development: Aiding in the discovery and formulation of new medications.
- Pharmacovigilance: Monitoring the safety of medicinal drugs and detecting any adverse drug reactions.
- Clinical trials: Supporting the design and analysis of trials by providing background drug information.
- Drug safety analysis: Evaluating and ensuring the safety profiles of drugs.
- General reference: Serving as a valuable resource for medical researchers, healthcare professionals, and drug manufacturers seeking detailed information on medicines.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope is global, encompassing medical drugs from various manufacturers available worldwide. No specific time range or demographic scope for the data is provided within the sources.
License
CC BY-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
The dataset is primarily intended for:
- Medical researchers: For in-depth studies and investigations into pharmaceuticals.
- Healthcare professionals: To inform their practice regarding drug uses, side effects, and alternatives.
- Drug manufacturers: For reference in product development, market analysis, and safety monitoring.
- Academics and students: As a learning tool for pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Pharmaceutical Reference Data
- Worldwide Medical Drug Information
- Medicine Uses, Side Effects, and Substitutes
- Pharmaceutical Drug Atlas
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Original Data Source: Global Pharmaceutical Reference Data
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