Drug Development- Types of drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What is mint toxic to?
A
Microbes and insects
2
Q
What does allicin do?
A
It interferes with lipid synthesis and RNA production.
3
Q
What acid does aspirin contain?
A
Salicylic acid
4
Q
What dos aspirin do?
A
It reduces pain.
5
Q
Is foxglove poisonous?
A
Yes
6
Q
What WAS digitalis used to treat?
A
Dropsy
7
Q
What IS digitalis used to treat?
A
Heart problems.
8
Q
Who discovered digitalis?
A
William Withering
9
Q
What is penicillin used in?
A
Antibiotics
