US FDA medication lookup for OpenClaw - drug information, uses, warnings, and interactions
npm install us-medicationsLook up US FDA medication information including uses, warnings, and drug interactions.
- 81,212 FDA medications in the full database
- 99 curated common medications with instant access (no download needed)
- Drug interactions lookup
- CLI and JavaScript API
- OpenClaw skill compatible
``bash`
npm install -g us-medications
The full database (~45MB compressed) downloads automatically on first use.
`bashLook up a medication
us-medications "lisinopril"
$3
javascript
const {
lookupMedication,
searchMedications,
lookupInteractions,
getDatabaseStats
} = require('us-medications');// Look up a specific medication
const med = await lookupMedication('metformin');
console.log(med.uses, med.warnings);
// Search for medications
const results = await searchMedications('diabetes');
results.forEach(m => console.log(m.name));
// Get drug interactions
const interactions = await lookupInteractions('lisinopril');
`Data Source
All medication data comes from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) drug labels database.
Output Fields
Each medication includes:
-
- Brand/generic name
- altNames - Alternative names
- substances - Active ingredients
- form - Dosage form (oral, injection, etc.)
- rx - Prescription required (true/false)
- uses - FDA-approved indications
- warnings - Safety information and contraindications
- interactions - Drug-drug interactions (when available)OpenClaw Skill
Install as an OpenClaw skill:
`bash
From npm
openclaw skill add us-medicationsOr from URL
openclaw skill add https://birgermoell.github.io/us-medications/skill.md
`Database Management
bash
Download full database
us-medications --downloadForce re-download
us-medications --download --forceCheck status
us-medications --stats
`Data is stored in
⚠️ This tool provides FDA label information for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. Do not use this tool for self-diagnosis or treatment decisions.
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MIT © Birger Moëll
Issues and PRs welcome at GitHub.