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According to the law, a drug is defined as an article intended for the prevention of disease in humans.
True
Cosmetics are classified as drugs under the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act.
False
The increase in human life expectancy is primarily attributed to advancements in drug discovery.
True
Drugs may have properties such as analgesic, antibacterial, or vasodepressor.
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Natural products are not important sources for drug discovery.
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Study Notes
Drug Definition
- The Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) defines drugs based on their intended use, as "articles intended for use in the Diagnosis, Cure, Mitigation, Treatment, or Prevention of disease" and "articles (other than food) intended to Affect the Structure or any Function of the body of Man or other Animals."
Cosmetic Definition
- The FD&C Act defines cosmetics as "articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body...for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance."
What is a Drug?
- A drug is any substance (other than food) used for treating, curing, or preventing disease in humans, animals, or plants.
- Drugs can also be used for medical diagnosis, restoring, correcting, or modifying physiological functions.
- The term "drug" implies a connection between the substance's properties and its intended effect.
- For example, an analgesic drug is used to treat pain.
- Other drug properties include vasodepressor, antibacterial, hypnotic, etc.
Major Sources of Drugs
- Plant sources
- Animal sources
- Mineral/ Earth sources
- Microbiological sources
- Semi-synthetic & Synthetic sources
- Recombinant DNA technology
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This quiz explores the definitions of drugs and cosmetics as outlined by the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act. Understand the distinctions, purposes, and regulatory implications of drugs and cosmetics. Test your knowledge on their intended uses and classifications.
