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 drug profiles cover: 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, 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 - indispensable for cancer patients and their families who are at home between treatments.

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 "health insurance" in one easy-to-use reference.