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Drug

Use drug commands for medication lookup, target-oriented search, and safety context.

Search drugs

Text query:

biomcp search drug -q "kinase inhibitor" --limit 5

Target-oriented search:

biomcp search drug --target BRAF --limit 5

Indication-oriented search:

biomcp search drug --indication melanoma --limit 5

Get a drug record

biomcp get drug pembrolizumab

Default output provides concise identity and mechanism context.

Request drug sections

FDA label section:

biomcp get drug vemurafenib label

Shortage section:

biomcp get drug carboplatin shortage

Targets and indications sections:

biomcp get drug pembrolizumab targets
biomcp get drug pembrolizumab indications

CIViC evidence and Drugs@FDA approvals:

biomcp get drug vemurafenib civic
biomcp get drug dabrafenib approvals

Cross-entity helpers

Trial pivot:

biomcp drug trials pembrolizumab --limit 5

Safety pivot:

biomcp drug adverse-events pembrolizumab --limit 5

JSON mode

biomcp --json get drug pembrolizumab

Practical tips

  • Start with base get before requesting heavy sections.
  • Use target filters to narrow crowded drug classes.
  • Pair drug lookups with trial filters for protocol matching workflows.