2. New drug development: General Pharmacology Lectures
2 videos • 13 views • by Med School Simplified The new drug development process begins with the drug discovery phase, where scientists identify biological targets (such as proteins or genes) associated with diseases. This phase involves high-throughput screening of compounds to find potential drug candidates that can interact with these targets. Once promising compounds are identified, the process moves to pre-clinical studies, where researchers test the compounds in laboratory settings and on animal models to evaluate their safety, efficacy, and toxicity. This stage helps determine whether the drug is safe enough to proceed to human trials. Pre-clinical studies also involve the pharmacokinetics (how the drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted) and pharmacodynamics (the effects of the drug on the body) of the compound. Only after successful pre-clinical results, the drug candidate can move to clinical trials in humans. This rigorous process is essential for ensuring that any new medication is both effective and safe for use. 💉🔬💊 #drugdevelopment #PharmaceuticalResearch #PreclinicalStudies #DrugDiscovery #Pharmacology #MedicalResearch #NewDrugs #ClinicalTrials #Biotech #Pharma