What is the Interaction Checker?
The EMGuidance Interaction Checker allows healthcare professionals to check for potentially harmful interactions. Interaction details are listed as either minor, moderate or severe. It includes, mechanism of action, evidence for information and additional advice on the interaction applicable. The interaction results contain both theoretical and clinically significant interactions.
Where to find the Interaction Checker on the EMGuidance application:
Log onto the EMGuidance app and tap on the ‘Interactions’ icon at the bottom right of the home screen.
Tap on the search bar to input the medicine you would like to check. This can be a trade name or active ingredient. Kindly note that you will need a minimum of two medicines in order to check for interactions.
Click on 'Add 1 more Medicine' to add the second medicine.
Your result will render either a green, yellow or red bar which will alert you as to whether an interaction exists or not as well as how many interactions have been found. If an interaction has been found, a "view interactions" bar will appear at the bottom of the screen. In the example below propranolol & clonidine are illustrated and they render a 'severe' interaction.
Click on the ‘View Interactions’ bar to view the interactions details, as illustrated in the image below.
Should you need further assistance, please contact support@emguidance.com or send us a message on intercom.