Question

What are the properties of an ideal drug? (select all that apply.)

a. ease of administration
b. predictability
c. irreversible action
d. a recognizable trade name
e. chemical stability

Answer 1

The most important properties of an ideal drug are: effectiveness, safety, and selectivity. If the drug is not effective, it should not be used. There is no such drug as safe drug: all drugs can cause harm. There is no such thing as selective drug: all drugs can cause side effects.