Australian Drug Guide (9th Ed): The Plain Language Guide to Drugs and Medicines of All Kinds

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Jonathan Upfal

Australian Drug Guide (9th Ed)

The Plain Language Guide to Drugs and Medicines of All Kinds

Jonathan Upfal

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Black Inc
01 June 2022

Medicine; Pharmacology; Family & health

Before you take any medication, make sure you know the facts.

Before you take any medication, make sure you know the facts.

The fully revised and updated ninth edition of Australian Drug Guide brings you nearly 1000 pages of up-to-the-minute information that could mean the difference between life and death for you or someone you know. In plain English, Dr Jonathan Upfal offers practical advice you can trust about the most used drugs in Australia-

what the drug is for

how it works in your body

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 the drug

chemical names and drug classes

all brand names and if a cheaper generic version is available

Australian Drug Guide also includes a safety checklist for age, pregnancy, breastfeeding, sport, driving, alcohol, pre-existing conditions and interactions with other medications. In Australian Drug Guide, you'll find the answers to all your questions about the medicines prescribed for you and your family. If you value your health, you can't afford to be without this easy-to-use reference.

By: Jonathan Upfal
Imprint: Black Inc
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 43mm
Weight: 1.174kg
ISBN: 9781760643195
ISBN 10: 176064319X
Pages: 1072
Publication Date: 01 June 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Jonathan Upfal was born in Melbourne in 1954. He graduated with honours from the Medical Faculty of the University of Sydney in 1982. He has since worked in medicine, psychiatry and general practice and is currently living in Melbourne.