DRUG DISCOVERY DEVELOPMENT (DDD): 1 this is the ACTUAL TEST of the DRUG

DETERMINE if the drug is SAFE & EFFECTIVE (before being tested in humans)

2 Most drugs have a TOXIC level or an amount at which the drug will become harmful instead of helpful

Question

1 this is the ACTUAL TEST of the DRUG

DETERMINE if the drug is SAFE & EFFECTIVE (before being tested in humans)

2 Most drugs have a TOXIC level or an amount at which the drug will become harmful instead of helpful

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

1 Screening of the drug in the Bioassay
(Step 3)

2 Establish EFFECTIVE & TOXIC amounts
(Step 4)

1 this is the ACTUAL TEST of the DRUG DETERMINE if the drug is SAFE & EFFECTIVE (before being tested in humans) 2 Most drugs have a TOXIC level or an amount at which the drug will become harmful instead of helpful