risks in drugs tested on animals given to humans at 100 times the dosage

Subject: risks in drugs tested on animals given to humans at 100 times the dosage

Date: Wed Apr 19 21:24:44 2000
Posted by Gigi
Grade level: undergrad School: Community College
City: Seattle State/Province: WA Country: United States
Area of science: General Biology
ID: 956197484.Gb

Message:


Why would it be a risky thing to give a larger dose of a drug to a human, 
that was tested on a guinea pig.  I realize the metabolism is different 
but not sure why it would make a difference.  Any answers would be greatly 
appreciated.

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