Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Where have new drugs been extracted from?
A
Plants and microorganisms
2
Q
What drug comes from foxgloves?
A
Digitalis - helps with an irregular heartbeat
3
Q
What drug comes from willow trees?
A
Aspirin - a pain killer
4
Q
Where does penicillin come from?
A
The penicillium mould
5
Q
What do new medical drugs have to be tested for?
A
Have to be tested in trials to check that they are safe, effective and of the correct dosage
6
Q
Where is preclinical testing done and what is used?
A
Done in the lab using cells, tissues and animals
7
Q
What are clinical trials done on?
A
Healthy volunteers and then patients
8
Q
What are used to reduce bias in clinical trials?
A
Placebos and double blind trials
