• DATA
  • RISK
  • CONTEXT
  • HUMAN

How to screen for drug interactions with your AI

Connect KEGG to your AI client to cross-reference medications against pharmacological data. Your agent handles the database lookups so you can focus on the clinical context.

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Short answer

Can my AI check for drug-drug interactions?

Yes. Your AI uses the KEGG connector to query pharmacological databases for specific drug combinations. You'll get a breakdown of potential adverse interactions and the data behind them.

The outcomes.

Where the data lands.

The AI processes your request and organizes the findings into these categories.

DATA

Database hits

The AI pulls specific interaction data from KEGG. You get the raw pharmacological facts without manual searching.

RISK

Interaction warnings

Your agent identifies specific adverse reactions between the drugs you listed. It highlights which combinations pose a risk.

CONTEXT

Mechanism details

The AI explains why two drugs interact based on the database entries. This provides the biological reasoning behind the warning.

HUMAN

Clinical review

The AI provides the data, but you must make the final medical judgment. It does not provide medical advice or prescriptions.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask about drugs.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the KEGG database.

  1. Parse medication lists

    Your agent reads your natural language input and extracts the specific drug names you want to check.

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  2. Query KEGG

    The AI sends the extracted drug names to the KEGG database to find known interactions.

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  3. Analyze interactions

    The agent compares the database results against your specific list to find relevant matches.

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  4. Summarize findings

    The AI translates the technical database entries into a clear summary of the risks found.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your screening.

Starting points

Replace the drug names in these examples with the specific medications you are researching.

KEGG Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3VQS6ta0LfpPfSufEA9QzNKVt9adBMSWJpS3FFGz/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — KEGG capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kegg-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3VQS6ta0LfpPfSufEA9QzNKVt9adBMSWJpS3FFGz/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Check for interactions between Warfarin and Aspirin using KEGG.

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  • Search KEGG for interactions involving Ibuprofen and Naproxen.

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Connect KEGG once, then ask.

One click connects the KEGG MCP to your preferred AI client. Your credentials stay encrypted and the connection remains ready for your next query.

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FAQ

How the screening behaves

  • 01

    Does the AI provide medical diagnoses?

    No. The AI only retrieves and summarizes data from the KEGG database. All medical decisions must be made by a human professional.

  • 02

    Can the AI change drug dosages?

    No. The tool is for identifying interactions only. It has no capability to suggest or modify medication dosages.

  • 03

    Where does the interaction data come from?

    All data is pulled directly from the KEGG pharmacological database via the connector.

  • 04

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Yes. Any MCP-compatible client can use this once you connect it through Vinkius.

  • 05

    Does the AI remember my previous drug lists?

    The AI's memory depends on your specific AI client's chat history, not the connector itself.

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