Discovery And Drug Development Flashcards
1
Q
Where were drugs traditionally extracted from?
A
Plants and microorganisms
2
Q
Where is Digitalis extracted from?
A
Foxglove
3
Q
Where is aspirin extracted from?
A
Willow bark
4
Q
Where was penicillin extracted from?
A
Penicillum mould
5
Q
What about drugs today?
A
Most are synthesized by chemists
