Discovering Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Where were drugs traditionally extracted from?
A
Plants/Microorganisms
2
Q
Where does aspirin originate from?
A
Willow tree bark
3
Q
What does Aspirin do?
A
Relieves pain and reduces inflammation
4
Q
Where is digitalis extracted from?
A
Foxglove
5
Q
How does penicillin work?
A
It works by weakening the cell walls of dividing bacteria, so the bacteria burst and die
