Research Drug Side Effects
Query FDA adverse event reports to understand the real-world side effect profile of any medication.
Look Up Drug Interactions
Check for potential interactions between medications before prescribing or taking them together.
Quick answer: Use the Drug Info tool through ToolRouter to look up drug interactions directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolTaking multiple medications creates risk. Some drugs amplify each other, some cancel each other out, and some combinations are dangerous. Patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals need fast access to interaction data when evaluating a medication regimen.
The lookup_drug skill queries FDA databases for detailed drug information including known interactions, contraindications, and warnings. Instead of searching through package inserts or medical databases manually, you get structured interaction data in seconds.
This is useful for pharmacists reviewing prescriptions, patients managing multiple conditions, caregivers coordinating between specialists, and developers building medication management apps. Programmatic interaction data integrates directly into clinical workflows and patient-facing tools.
How to look up drug interactions with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Claude supports deep medication research through iterative questioning. Look up one drug, then progressively check it against each other medication in your regimen, exploring the severity of each interaction. The conversation builds a comprehensive picture of your drug interactions without losing context between queries.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
How to look up drug interactions with Claude
Once connected (see setup above), use the Drug Info tool:
- Ask Claude: "Look up interactions for metformin using drug-info"
- Claude queries the FDA database and returns interaction details
- Ask follow-up questions about specific drug combinations
- Review the warnings and contraindications
Example prompt for Claude
Try this with Claude using the Drug Info tool
Look up drug interactions for lisinopril. I want to know what medications should not be taken with it.
Tips for Claude
- Search by generic name for the most comprehensive results
- Ask Claude to compare interactions across multiple drugs in your regimen
- Use this as a starting point -- always confirm with a healthcare professional
ChatGPT translates complex drug interaction data into plain language you can understand. It summarizes which interactions are serious versus minor, explains the mechanism behind each interaction, and suggests questions to bring to your next doctor or pharmacist visit. Medical data becomes accessible without losing accuracy.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouterIcon
Download
DownloadDescription
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
How to look up drug interactions with ChatGPT
Once connected (see setup above), use the Drug Info tool:
- Ask: "What are the known interactions for metformin?"
- ChatGPT returns FDA interaction data
- Request: "Are any of these interactions severe?"
- Review the categorized results
Example prompt for ChatGPT
Try this with ChatGPT using the Drug Info tool
Check if there are any dangerous interactions between warfarin and ibuprofen using drug-info.
Tips for ChatGPT
- ChatGPT can summarize complex interaction data in plain language
- Ask for severity ratings to prioritize which interactions matter most
- Follow up with questions about safer alternatives
Copilot pulls drug interaction data as structured objects ready for integration into health applications. Build medication management features, create interaction checker UIs from the structured response data, and populate pharmaceutical databases directly from your development environment.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
How to look up drug interactions with Copilot
Once connected (see setup above), use the Drug Info tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Look up drug interactions for aspirin"
- Copilot returns structured FDA data
- Use the data in your health app or analysis
- Query additional drugs as needed
Example prompt for Copilot
Try this with Copilot using the Drug Info tool
Look up all known interactions for atorvastatin so I can build an interaction checker.
Tips for Copilot
- Great for building medication management features into health apps
- The structured response integrates easily into application logic
- Batch-query multiple drugs to build a local interaction database
OpenClaw queries drug interaction databases methodically, processing multiple medications in sequence and returning structured interaction data for every pair. It is built for systematic medication audits and automated polypharmacy checks where you need complete coverage across an entire drug regimen.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsHow to look up drug interactions with OpenClaw
Once connected (see setup above), use the Drug Info tool:
- Ask OpenClaw: "Look up interactions for omeprazole"
- OpenClaw returns interaction data from FDA databases
- Review warnings and contraindications
- Query additional medications as needed
Example prompt for OpenClaw
Try this with OpenClaw using the Drug Info tool
What drugs interact with sertraline? Look it up using drug-info.
Tips for OpenClaw
- Always use the generic drug name for best results
- Cross-reference multiple drugs if you are on a complex regimen
- This is informational -- consult a pharmacist for clinical decisions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up drug interactions with an AI assistant?
Check for potential interactions between medications before prescribing or taking them together. Connect the Drug Info tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask Claude: "Look up interactions for metformin using drug-info" Claude queries the FDA database and returns interaction details
Which AI assistants can look up drug interactions?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all look up drug interactions using the Drug Info tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the Drug Info tool do?
Look up drug information, adverse events, and recall notices from FDA databases.
Related Use Cases
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