MIMS Malaysia
Introduction
The acronym, MIMS, was derived from the original publication which was called Monthly Index of Medical Specialties.
- As early as 1968, the first edition of Drug Index for Malaysia & Singapore (DIMS) was published.
Core Features
Apart from being a source of product leaflet, MIMS also provides some very useful resources.
- Patient Medicine Information under generic medicine info
- Useful in medication counselling
- Latest medical news and special reports
- Product Highlights and Drug Updates
- where you can learn some newly registered drugs at Malaysia
- Pill Identifier
- Continuing Medical Education
Mobile Application
In 2013, MIMS recognized the need for convenient access to their information and developed a mobile application companion to MIMS.com.
- The app was released on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store for public download.
Resources
Some of the very useful clinical tables prepared by MIMS are
- Antidotes in Opioid Toxicity and Substance Dependence
- Antidotes in Poisoning and Drug Overdose
- Clinically Significant Drug Interactions
- Dosage Adjustment in Hepatic Impairment
- Dosage Adjustment in Renal Impairment
- Drug Interactions Related to Liver Enzyme Activity
- Drugs and Other Substances to Avoid in G6PD Deficiency
- Guide to Drugs in Lactation
- Herb Supplement Interactions
- Pharmacy Patient Counselling Guide
- Pre & Post-prandial Advice
- Pregnancy Safety
- Supplements
- Use of Drugs in Breastfeeding Mothers
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