Before human testing, drugs undergo in vitro (test tube) and in vivo (animal) testing to assess basic safety and how the drug is metabolized. Clinical Research (The 4 Phases):
Large-scale trials involving hundreds or thousands of patients to confirm efficacy and monitor adverse effects. Download File Drug Development in Psychiatry.sa...
Post-market monitoring once the drug is available to the public. Before human testing, drugs undergo in vitro (test
Safety and dosage testing in a small group of healthy volunteers. Before human testing
The FDA examines all data to determine if the drug's benefits outweigh its risks.
Researchers identify a "target" in the brain—such as a specific receptor—and design molecules to interact with it.