Exam-Oriented Revision Sheet
1. What is the primary focus of pharmacology as a scientific discipline?
2. Which historical milestone marked the first systematic documentation of remedies and medicinal substances?
3. What is the main purpose of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in the regulation of medicines?
Medicine — definition?
Substance with curative or preventive properties.
Pharmacology — role?
Study of drugs' discovery, effects, and use.
Thalidomide regulation — significance?
Led to stricter drug safety and approval processes.
Medicine — definition?
Substance with curative or preventive properties.
Pharmacopée — role?
Defines standards for drug quality.
Drug development phases?
Preclinical, clinical, post-marketing.
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