Discovery & Development of Drugs (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Where were many drugs initially discovered?
Where were many drugs initially discovered?
Plants and microorganisms
3 things drugs are tested for
3 things drugs are tested for
Toxicity, efficacy, and dose
Efficacy (in drug testing)
Efficacy (in drug testing)
How well they carry out their role
Use of aspirin
Use of aspirin
Painkiller
Origin of aspirin
Origin of aspirin
Willow
Use of digitalis
Use of digitalis
Treats heart problems
Origin of digitalis
Origin of digitalis
Foxgloves
Discoverer of penicillin
Discoverer of penicillin
Alexander Fleming
Mould that produces penicillin
Mould that produces penicillin
Penicillium mould
What preclinical testing uses
What preclinical testing uses
Cells, tissues, and live animals
Placebo
Placebo
Looks like drug but has no active ingredient, no effect
Double-blind trial
Double-blind trial
Neither patient nor doctor knows who receives the drug
Purpose of peer review
Purpose of peer review
Check for repeatability