Drug development Flashcards
1
Q
Where were drugs extracted from in the past?
A
Plants and microorganisms.
2
Q
What is aspirin used as and where does it originate from?
A
A painkiller and to lower fever. It originates from willow trees.
3
Q
What is digitalis used for and where does it originate from?
A
To treat heart conditions. It originates from foxgloves.
4
Q
How are drugs currently made?
A
Drugs are synthesised by chemists in the pharmaceutical industry.
