2. Clinical Trials: Drug Discovery Phase & Pre-Clinical Studies: General Pharmacology Lectures

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝗙𝐨𝐫 𝗠𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝗜𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝗛𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 👩‍⚕‍ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝗠𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞💉🩺💊 📌𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 :   / clinical.learning   Clinical Trials: Drug Discovery Phase & Pre-Clinical Studies: General Pharmacology Lectures - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the drug discovery phase, clinical trials play a critical role in determining the safety and efficacy of new medications. This phase starts with preclinical studies, where drugs are tested in the laboratory and on animal models to evaluate their potential benefits and identify any harmful side effects. Once preclinical studies show positive results, clinical trials begin with human participants. These trials are generally divided into phases: Phase 1 focuses on safety and dosage, Phase 2 tests the drug's efficacy and side effects in a small group, and Phase 3 involves large-scale testing for effectiveness, monitoring side effects, and comparing the drug to existing treatments. Successful Phase 3 trials lead to regulatory approval for the drug. Throughout these stages, researchers also assess pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) and pharmacodynamics (how the drug affects the body). Clinical trials are critical for ensuring that new drugs are both safe and effective before they are released to the public. 🧬💊🔬 #drugdiscovery #ClinicalTrials #PreclinicalStudies #Pharmacology #MedicalResearch #DrugDevelopment #ClinicalResearch #SafetyandEfficacy #Pharmacokinetics #Pharmacodynamics #MedicalEducation