Bugs & Drugs

Bugs & Drugs$9.99

Rated 4.32/5 (28) —  Free Android application by Alberta Health Services

About Bugs & Drugs

The Bugs & Drugs Antimicrobial/Infectious Disease Reference is now available as an Android app! Bugs & Drugs is a comprehensive, evidence-based reference for physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and other health care practitioners. It provides practitioners with the latest recommendations for the appropriate use of antimicrobials and the optimal treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. It is also a key component of antimicrobial stewardship efforts. This reference can optimize patient outcomes and minimize the unintended consequences of antimicrobial use, including: toxicity, superinfections, resistance and unnecessary treatment costs.

Bugs & Drugs is divided into six sections:

1. Antibiotics
2. Treatment recommendations for infections in children and adults (including selected ophthalmic, fungal, and parasitic infections),
3. Recommendations for the prevention of infections,
4. Treatment and prophylaxis of dental infections,
5. Use of antibiotics in pregnancy/lactation, and
6. Microbiology

The Bugs & Drugs app is well suited for healthcare practitioners looking for an evidence based mobile reference and provides therapeutic options in a clear, concise manner.

UPDATES to the content will be provided at no additional charge UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2017 after which time a new subscription based app will be required to obtain the latest updates. This version of the app will continue to function after DECEMBER 31, 2017 but will not receive content updates.

Once installed, you do not need internet access to utilize the content. Internet access is only required for initial installation of the app and to receive updates.

The content was prepared by Dr. Edith Blondel-Hill (Medical Microbiologist/Infectious Diseases Specialist, Kelowna General Hospital) and Ms. Susan Fryters (Antimicrobial Utilization/Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Alberta Health Services) with the help of over 40 reviewers with expertise in infectious diseases, microbiology, pharmacy, and Public Health. Design and implementation of the app was provided by Saint Street and Resonant Apps.

Please note, this app is not configured for use with Blackberry devices.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Bugs & Drugs version 2.0.12 on your Android device!
Downloaded 1,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: com.saintstreet.bugsndrugs, download Bugs & Drugs.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
• Information on ceftolozane-tazobactam has been added
• Information on cefaclor, doripenem, and ticarcillin-clavulanate has been deleted – these abx are no longer available on the Canadian market
• Antimicrobial Spectrum of Activity has been updated
• Treatment Recommendations for H. pylori (minor revisions March 24, 2017) and nontyphoidal Salmonella Gastroenteritis have been updated
• Antimicrobial prophylaxis of dental procedures in patients with prosthetic joints is NO LONGER recommended
Version update Bugs & Drugs was updated to version 2.0.12
Price update  Price changed from $9.99 to $14.99.
Price update  Price changed from $9.99 to $24.65.
More downloads  Bugs & Drugs reached 1 000 - 5 000 downloads

What are users saying about Bugs & Drugs

K70%
by K####:

Worth every penny ... Fantastic updates .. I use this at work all the time

Q70%
by Q####:

this is not what I thought it would be. I already have references for the same material covered by this app.

Q70%
by Q####:

Running latest Marshmallow on Nexus 5x

S70%
by S####:

Really good info and design. Can look up by organism, organ system, etc.

E70%
by E####:

Please improve Material Design. The content is 10/10

Y70%
by Y####:

The app is great. It just keeps crashing n requires re install every few days.

I70%
by I####:

This app itself is EXTREMELY responsive (no lag at all...unlike many other apps) which means fast access to vital abx info. This app is easy to use. One thing I would like added is if all references to antibiotic drugs were hyperlinked to their respective monographs. I'm also unsure if this app will provide frequent app updates or not...considering the nature of the content, frequent content updates are essential.

R70%
by R####:

This app itself is EXTREMELY responsive (no lag at all...unlike many other apps) which means fast access to vital abx info. This app is easy to use. One thing I would like added is if all references to antibiotic drugs were hyperlinked to their respective monographs. I'm also unsure if this app will provide frequent app updates or not...considering the nature of the content, frequent content updates are essential.


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