Antibiotics Flashcards
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Antibiotics
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Substances that kill bacteria or inhibit their cell processes which stops them from growing
2
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The first step in development of a medicine
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Pre-clinical testing - testing on cells or tissues
3
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The second step in development of a medicine
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Testing it on a full-sized body - on animals
4
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The third step in development of a medicine
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Small clinical trial - testing on a small number of healthy people
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The fourth step in development of a medicine
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Large clinical trial on people who have the disease, in order to find correct amount of dosage
