The Australian Drug Guide 2006 Edition |
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Every person's guide to prescription and over-the-counter medicines, street drugs, vaccines, vitamins and minerals...
Every year up to 140,000 Australians are rushed to hospital due to medication errors and
misunderstandings. So before you take any medication, make sure you know all the facts!
The new 2006 edition of The Australian Drug Guide
brings you over 800 pages of up-to-the-minute information that could mean the
difference between life and death for you or someone you know.
Over 600 profiles cover:
- What the drug is for
- How it works in your body
- Exactly how to take the drug, what to do if you miss a dose, how long before
you can expect to benefit from taking it
- Severe and minor side effects
- Things you must tell your doctor before taking the drug
- When you should not take this drug
- Chemical names and drug classes
- All brand names and if a cheaper generic version is available
- Safety list for age, pregnancy, driving, alcohol, pre-existing conditions
and interactions with other medications
For each and every drug profile, Dr Jonathan Upfal has reviewed all the
significant clinical studies and provided the results in plain English. Also
included in this edition is a comprehensive guide to all the latest chemotherapy
drugs - indespensable for cancer patients and their families who are at home
between treatments.
This book could save your life!
If you value your health,
you can't afford to be without this book. You'll find the answers to all your
questions about the medicines prescribed for you and your family in
The Australian Drug Guide. It's you and your family's
"heath insurance" in one easy-to-use reference.
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