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MediHelp feature
Drug interaction checker: severity, mechanism and what to do
Check the medicines on a prescription together. Every pair gets a severity, the reason it happens, what to do about it and the references behind it.
Short answer
MediHelp's interaction checker rates each interacting pair on a four-level scale (contraindicated, major, moderate or minor) and shows why it happens, what to do and the references. Brand names are mapped to their generics, so you can type what is on the box. It supports, and does not replace, clinical judgement.
What it does
- Four severity levels. Contraindicated, major, moderate and minor, so the pairs that need action come first.
- Mechanism and management. A plain explanation of why the interaction happens and what to do: pause, change, monitor or contact the prescriber.
- References you can open. Each rating links to the sources it is based on, such as product labels.
- Brand names accepted. Type the brand; MediHelp maps it to the generic name before it checks.
- Drug and food. Drug-drug and food-drug checks are both available.
How to use it
- Add the medicines. Enter the brand or generic names from the prescription.
- Read the severity first. Start with the contraindicated and major pairs.
- Open the mechanism and references. Read what to do and check the source before you act.
Example
- You enter
- Simvastatin + clarithromycin
- You see
- Contraindicated: clarithromycin strongly inhibits CYP3A4 and raises simvastatin levels, with a risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Pause simvastatin during the course or choose another antibiotic.
An example of what the tool shows, not clinical advice.
Where the information comes from
Interaction information comes from official product information such as FDA and EMA labels and the references named on each result. Public interaction pages show the severity and a summary for free; the full management text and the whole-prescription checker need a MediHelp Pro+ plan or trial.
Frequently asked questions
How does MediHelp rate interaction severity?
On a four-level scale: contraindicated, major, moderate and minor. Each pair also shows the mechanism, a management summary and references.
Can I type brand names?
Yes. MediHelp maps brand names to the generic name before it checks the interaction.
Does it check food as well as drugs?
Yes. Drug-drug and food-drug checks are both available in the app.
Does it replace clinical judgement?
No. It is a reference to support your decision. Check anything that affects a patient against the product label and your local guidance.
MediHelp is a reference and education tool for healthcare professionals and students. It supports, and does not replace, clinical judgement or the official product label. Check anything that affects a patient against the source.
