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Describe and explain the reasons for testing new drugs. |
They are tested in a laboratory to check that they are not toxic, and later they are trialled using human volunteers. At this point, any potential side effects should show themselves. |
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Explain the dangers of using drugs that have not been thoroughly tested. |
Could be toxic, cause side effects to users also very severe and unexpected side-effects appear. |
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Explain the main stages in testing drugs. |
1: The drugs are tested using computer models and human cells grown in the laboratory. 2: Giving a known amount of the substance to the animals, then monitoring them carefully for any side-effects. 3: They are tested on volunteers. Then are tested on people with the illness to ensure they are safe and that they work. |
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Explain the flaws in the original development of thalidomide. |
Found to damage the development of unborn babies, it mainly effected the arms or legs of the babies being very short or incompletely formed. |
