Drugs Flashcards
drugs 2
substances which alter what goes on in your body
interfere with chemical reactions causing chemical changes meaning u become addicted to the drug
medicinal drugs 2
drugs that are medically useful
some of these I don’t need a prescription some u do
recreational drugs
fun!
performance enhancing
alter performance in sport
anabolic steroids
increase muscle size so athlete is stronger
causes high blood pressure
stimulants2
increase heart rate so glucose and oxygen are transported to the athletes muscles faster
irregular heartbeat
statins
prescribed drugs to lower risk of heart disease
laboratory testing of drugs
- tested on human cells and tissues (unless it’s a drug for use in while bodily systems)
- live animals next to find out its effect toxicity and dosage
clinical trials
- healthy volunteers to check for side effects
2. tested on people suffering from the illness the optimum dosage is found
placebos
to test if the drug actually works
thalidomide 3
intended as a sleeping pill not tested for morning sickness
caused abnormal limb development in fetuses
thalidomide now treats leprosy
smoking 3
disease of the heart blood vessels and lungs
causes cancer
addictive
alcohol4
affects CNS slows down reactions
drunk=impaired judgement poor coordination
liver and brain disease
addictive