Drug Development Flashcards
1
Q
Define ‘drug’
A
A substance that changes chemical reactions in the body
2
Q
Describe the process of creating a drug
A
1) has to be tested for toxicity
2) tested on animals
3) tested on healthy humans
4) tested on ill patients
5) doctors prescribe it
Takes 10-12 years
3
Q
What is a placebo
A
A fake/dummy drug
4
Q
What is a double blind trial
A
Neither the patient or doctor know if the medicine is fake or real
5
Q
What do stalins do
A
Lower your blood cholesterol
