Contraindications
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Contraindications
Contraindications (/ˌkɒntrəɪndɪˈkeɪʃənz/) are specific situations in which a drug, procedure, or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the person.
Etymology
The term "contraindication" is derived from the Latin contra, meaning 'against', and indicare, meaning 'to indicate'. Thus, it literally means 'to indicate against'.
Types of Contraindications
There are two types of contraindications:
- Absolute Contraindications: These suggest that the drug, procedure, or surgery should not be done in any circumstance as it may cause life-threatening situations.
- Relative Contraindications: These suggest that the risk of the drug, procedure, or surgery may outweigh its benefits and it should be used with caution.
Related Terms
- Indications: These are valid reasons to use a certain test, medication, procedure, or surgery.
- Precautions: These are actions taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening.
- Adverse Effects: These are undesired harmful effects resulting from a medication or other intervention such as surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Contraindications
- Wikipedia's article - Contraindications
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