drugs Flashcards
1
Q
where have new drugs be extracted from?
A
plants and microorganisms
2
Q
what is ‘Digitalis’ anywhere does it come from?
A
it is the heart drug that comes from foxgloves
3
Q
what is ‘Aspirin’ and where does it come from?
A
it is a painkiller that comes from the willow tree
4
Q
where does penicillin come from?
A
the penicillium mould
5
Q
where do new medical drugs have to be tested and why?
A
in trials to check that they are safe, effective and of the correct dosage
6
Q
where is preclinical testing done?
A
in the lab using cells, tissues and animals
7
Q
what are clinical trials first done?
A
on healthy volunteers and then patients
8
Q
how is bias reduced in clinical trials?
A
placebos and double blind trials are used
