Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
what was also noticed when thalidomide was introduced
A
it was good at relieving morning sickness
2
Q
what happened to the babies of mothers who used thalidomide
A
they had severe limb abnormalities
3
Q
what is thalidomide now used to treat
A
leprosy
4
Q
what do drugs do to the human body
A
change chemical processes in people’s bodies so they may become dependant or addicted to the drug
5
Q
why was thalidomide originally developed
A
as a sleeping pill
