Drug Development Flashcards
1
Q
What is a good medicine?
A
Effective, Safe, Stable, Easy to take, Successfully removed from the body
2
Q
What do pre-clinical tests include?
A
Cells/Tissues for toxicity
Animals for dosage and side-effects
3
Q
What do clinical tests include?
A
Small group of healthy people for side-effects
Small group of patients for effectiveness
4
Q
Where does penicillin come from and what does it treat?
A
Penicillin Mould
Antibiotics
5
Q
Where does aspirin come from and what does it treat?
A
Willow Tree
Painkillers
6
Q
Where does digitalis come from and what does it treat?
A
Foxglove
Treat heart conditions
