Preclinical Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 major stages of Preclinical Pharmacology?
A
- Drug discovery = chemical synthesis, formulations, lead drug identification
- Preclinical in-vitro = molecular, cellular, and organ testing
- Preclinical in-vivo = whole animal testing
2
Q
Describe a full Pharmokinetic Screen.
A
PK Screen tests for;
Absorption
Metabolism
Distribution
Excretion
