Miscellaneous 

Why are animals used in drug research?

Leia Doyle

Why are animals used in drug research?

They not only identify potential safety concerns, but also determine the doses which will be given to volunteers and patients during the first human trials. Testing on animals also serves to protect consumers, workers and the environment from the harmful effects of chemicals.

What medicines come from animals?

Specific medications commonly used today that are derived from animal venoms, toxins, or secretions include captopril, eptifibatide (Integrilin), lepirudin, and exenatide (Byetta).

What research are animals used for?

WHY ARE ANIMALS USED IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH? Animals are used in scientific research to help us understand our own bodies and how they work. This is necessary to develop new medicines. Animals are also used to safety test potential medicines before they are tested in people and to check the safety of other chemicals.

How are animals treated in research?

Most animals used in research are specifically bred for use in medical research. Studies need to protect the animals’ welfare. That means that only the fewest number of the most appropriate species may be used. Under federal law, all animals must be treated humanely and undergo the least distress possible.

What are the 7 principles of ethics in research?

Principles of research ethics

  • Respect for persons – autonomy and protecting those with diminished autonomy.
  • Beneficence and non-maleficence.
  • Justice.
  • Informed consent.
  • Confidentiality and data protection.
  • Integrity.
  • Conflict of interest.

    What are the 7 principles of ethics?

    Terms in this set (7)

    • beneficence. good health and welfare of the patient.
    • nonmaleficence. Intetionally action that cause harm.
    • autonomy and confidentiality. Autonomy(freedon to decide right to refuse)confidentiality(private information)
    • social justice.
    • Procedural justice.
    • veracity.
    • fidelity.