Antibodies Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
what are preclinical testing ?
A
drugs that are tested on human cells and tissues
2
Q
disadvantages of preclinical testing ?
A
-you cant use testing on whole body system
3
Q
why are drugs then tested on live animals ?
A
- Dosage
- Efficiency
- Toxicity
4
Q
disadvantage of testing on live animals ?
A
- cruel
- however law in Britain states any new drug should be tested on two live animals
5
Q
what is a clinical trial ?
A
-if drug passes the tests on animals tested on human volunteers
6
Q
why are drugs tested on healthy volunteers ?
A
to see if they is no harmful side effects on a healthy body ?
7
Q
how is optuim dose found ?
A
as if results on healthy volunteers pass they are tested on suffering people
8
Q
definition of optuim does ?
A
finding dose that works with minimum side effects
