Drugs Flashcards
Testing drugs are used for what reasons and process
Tested for toxicity efficiency and dose
Laboratory using cells tissues and live animals
Used live volunteers. If safe Further trials to find optimum dose. Some patients given placebo nether doctor or patient knows who has real drug until complete.
Thalidomide is what and cons about it
What is it used for now
Sleeping pill and effective in morning sickness for pregnancy
Wasn’t tested so babies born with birth defects. Banned but used to treat leprosy
Impact of illegal vs legal are what and what are the consequences of them
Legal is worse than illegal in health as more people use them. Can become dependent or addicted and suffer form withdrawal symptoms without it
Athletic drugs- what are they and what do they do
Performance enhancing drugs are banned some are legally available on prescription. Boost heart rate and anabolic steroids which stimulate muscle growth
What is statins
A drug which lowers cholesterol
