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We have just reviewed the major sections of an Adis R&D Insight record, identifying information about content and important searchable fields. Now, it's your turn to practice. The questions that follow can be answered from the Adis R&D Insight database.

Exercise 4:

Answer the following questions; then click the Check Yourself icon to review the answers.

1. Can you find the following data elements on vatalanib in Adis R&D Insight?
   
   
   1. Chemical name
   2. Therapeutic Classification Code
   3. Patent assignee
   4. CAS^® Registry Number
   5. Originating organization
   6. Current development status
   7. Indications
   8. Marketing data


2. In what fields will you find the following information:
   
   
   1. Adverse Events
   2. Licensee
   3. Pharmacology data
   4. Adis Rating of Therapeutic Value
   5. Mechanism of Action


3. Write search strategies to retrieve information about vatalanib:
   
   
   1. Find cross referenced literature in File 173.
   2. Search for products in Phase II clinical trials that are indicated for diabetes and have an Adis therapeutic value rating of 75 or higher.
   3. Find the EPhMRA ATC and WHO ATC codes.

Check yourself
Click the Check Yourself icon to review the answers.

When you have finished the exercise and checked your answers, go on to the Summary.