MO2 Drugs That Changed The World

Question 1

What are the origins and importance/impact to society of Aspirin?

Answer 1

• Aspirin has a natural origin- synthetic derivative. Willow and Myrtle has salcylin which is isolated into aspirin
• used for mild-moderate pain, reduces pain, swelling and inflammation. Also prevents blood clots

Question 2

What are the origins and importance/impact to society of Penicillin

Answer 2

• Penicillin has a natural origin - observation and serendipity. It originates from a mole which was found to act as an antibiotic.
• First effective treatment against bacterial infection’s.

Question 3

What are the origins and importance/impact to society of Insulin?

Answer 3

• Insulin is an endogenous hormone but the first insulin used in replacement therapy originated from animals through scientific process (research) and observation.
• Insulin deficient people are able to take insulin and convert sugar into energy.

Question 4

What are the origins and importance/impact to society of Smallpox Vaccine?

Answer 4

• Smallpox vaccine originated from scientific process (research) when it was observed having similar infections meant you were protected from smallpox.
• Lead to the eradication of smallpox and led to vaccines being created for other communicable diseases.

Question 5

What are the origins and importance/impact to society of Oral Contraception?

Answer 5

• OC originated from synthesis, scientific process and observation.
• caused a social revolution as the sexual practice could be separated from contraception.