Pharm Basics Flashcards
1
Q
What is pharmacotherapeutics?
A
Therapeutic (medical use of drug)
2
Q
4 phases of clinical drug investigation?
A
Phase I, II, III, IV
3
Q
What is Phase I of clinical investigation?
A
Normal, healthy volunteers
4
Q
What is Phase II of clinical invesitaiton?
A
Patients with the problem drug should treat
5
Q
What is Phase III?
A
Patients with problem drug should treat and comorbidities
6
Q
What is Phase IV?
A
Postmarketing surveillance
Use for general population & is prescribed by doctors but need voluntary reporting by healthcare professionals
7
Q
Properties of ideal drug?
A
Effectiveness
Safety
Selectivity
