drug discovery and development Flashcards

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1
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what were drugs originally sourced from

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plants and microorganisms

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2
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where does aspirin originate from

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willow tree

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3
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what are the modern methods for drug creation

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synthetic chemicals and modelling

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4
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what is the first step for drug development

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decide on a disease to treat and use R+D for treatment ideas

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5
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what is the second step for drug development

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search for possibilities maybe through traditional remedies/plant

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6
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what is the 3rd step (key term)

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in vitro screening where potential drugs tested on cell cultures in a lab to see if toxic to human

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what is the 4th step

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moving to animal testing to see potential side effects

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8
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what is the 5th step

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phase I of clinical testing on humans using a small number of healthy people and check for side effects

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what is the 6th step

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phase II of human trials using small number of patients suffering with the disease

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what is the 7th step

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phase III more patients on large scale

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what is the final stage for the drug

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full licensing for medical use allowing it to be sold to market

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