MedCheck - AI Medication Interaction Checker

A clean web app that checks for drug interactions using AI-powered analysis. Built with React, Vite, Tailwind CSS, and Groq API.

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Features

• Search and add multiple medications
• Instant interaction checking with severity levels (Mild, Moderate, Severe)
• AI-generated explanations, risk warnings, and alternative suggestions
• Print / download clean reports
• Saves medications in browser localStorage
• Fully responsive

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Tech Stack

• React 19 + Vite + Tailwind CSS
• Groq API (LLaMA 3.3 70B) — AI analysis
• Lucide React — Icons

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Getting Started

cd medication-checker
npm install
cp .env.example .env.local
npm run dev

App runs at http://localhost:5173

API Key

Get a free key at https://console.groq.com and add it to .env.local:

VITE_GROQ_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

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Usage

1. Search and add 2+ medications
2. Click Check Interactions
3. Review severity levels, AI explanations, and suggested alternatives
4. Print or download the report

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Severity Levels

• 🔴 Severe — Avoid this combination
• 🟡 Moderate — Use with caution
• 🟢 Mild — Generally safe

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Adding More Medications

Edit src/data/medications.json:

{
  "id": 11,
  "name": "Medication Name",
  "class": "Drug Class",
  "interactions": [
    {
      "drug": "Other Drug",
      "severity": "Mild|Moderate|Severe",
      "reason": "Explanation"
    }
  ]
}

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Disclaimer

This tool is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before changing medications.

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License

MIT License