DrugBank

DrugBank is one of the most widely used pharmaceutical databases in the world, providing detailed information about drugs, drug targets, drug interactions, and pharmaceutical products. Originally developed at the University of Alberta, it has become an essential resource for researchers in pharmacology, medicine, bioinformatics, and drug development. The database contains comprehensive data on over 14,000 drugs, including FDA-approved medications, experimental drugs, and nutraceuticals. Each drug entry includes information about its chemical structure, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, metabolism, adverse effects, drug-drug interactions, and associated diseases. What makes DrugBank particularly valuable is its integration of chemical, pharmacological, and pharmaceutical data with drug target information — you can explore how a specific drug interacts with biological targets at the molecular level. The platform is used by pharmaceutical companies, academic researchers, clinical pharmacists, and regulatory agencies worldwide for drug discovery, safety assessment, and clinical decision support.