developing drugs Flashcards
1
Q
what is the first of drug testing
A
on human cells and tissues
2
Q
what is the second stage of drug testing
A
live animals
3
Q
why must drugs be tested on live animals
A
to test for efficacy, toxicity and dosage required
4
Q
what is the third stage of drug testing
A
human volunteers in a clinical trial
5
Q
why must drugs be tested on healthy volunteers first
A
to make sure there are no harmful side effects
6
Q
what can be found out when drugs are tested on a person suffering with the illness
A
the optimum dosage where it is most effective with the least side effects
7
Q
what is a placebo drug
A
a fake drug
8
Q
what is a double blind trial
A
where the patient or doctor does not knows what drug is being used
9
Q
what helps to prevent false claims
A
peer review
