Term that identifies a medical situation created when a given drug or some medical treatment is not recommended because of undesirable side effects.

Any condition that would interfere with the success of a medical or surgical procedure. By means of tests and examinations on the patient, physicians and other members of the healthcare team are careful to identify any contraindications to kidney transplantation.

a condition that would adversely affect a medical procedure

Inadvisability of using a substance that could cause harm under certain circumstances.

any condition which indicates that a particular course of treatment (or exercise) would be inadvisable or cause harm.

a reason not to use a particular drug or treatment

is something that gives indication against the advisability of a particular remedy or treatment

(medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment

a condition for which specific treatments are inadvisable

a factor that prohibits a certain treatment for a specific patient due to some condition the patient has

a medical condition that renders inadvisable or unsafe a treatment or procedure that otherwise might be recommended

a medical situation that prevents or delays an immunization

a specific medical condition that renders a course of treatment inadvisable or unsafe that might otherwise be recommended

a specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery should NOT be used, because it may be harmful to the patient

A special condition which causes a normal treatment procedure to be improper or undesirable.

A reason not to use a course of treatment or a medicine

a disease condition which renders a particular line of treatment improper or undesirable.

Condition or situation that makes a treatment or procedure inadvisable.

( con-trah-in-dih-CA-tion) — Any symptom or circumstance that makes the use of a drug, device, or procedure inadvisable.

A condition which makes a certain procedure inadvisable or dangerous. e.g., pregnancy is a contraindication of the use of many malarial prophylaxes because of the danger they can pose to the fetus.

A situation in which medication should not be used. For example because of a physical condition, other medications, pregnancy.

a clinical symptom or circumstance indicating that the use of an otherwise advisable intervention would be inappropriate.

Any factor in a personâ€(tm)s condition that makes it unwise to pursue a certain line of treatment.

Side effects of a medical treatment which would indicate the treatment is more hamful than the intended benefits.

A specific situation that will cause the administration of a treatment to be harmful to a person.

A specific circumstance when the use of certain treatments could be harmful.

a symptom or condition that makes a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable

any condition, especially any condition or disease, which renders some particular course of treatment improper or undesirable

any circumstance or condition that makes a method of treatment inadvisable in a particular case.

Where a certain course of treatment or drug should not be given in a certain situation

Special symptoms or circumstances that increase the risks or chance of harm if you use the device.

Something (as a symptom or condition) that makes a treatment or procedure undesirable.

Any condition (especially of disease), which renders some particular line of treatment improper or undesirable.

A condition that makes a treatment not helpful or even harmful.

Inadvisability of using a substance that may cause harm under specific circumstances. For example, high- caloric intake in someone who is overweight is contraindicated.

Factors that indicate that the treatment is not advised, unless further evaluation by a physician can recommend a specific treatment plan.

a factor that makes use of a drug or other treatment inadvisable.

Refers to a situation when a drug, procedure, or treatment should not be used, because it may be harmful to the person.

Any special condition that results in the treatment being inadvisable.

Treatment that can cause unwanted or dangerous interactions when used in individuals with specific conditions or diseases (such as allergies, high blood pressure, or pregnancy) or medical treatments (such as other medications).

Pathological condition for which massage is not indicated, either because it would be harmful, or would not help the condition.

Any condition which renders some particular line of treatment ineffective, improper, or undesirable. The word is most often used for health conditions that could be made worse by the treatment. For example, many drugs are contraindicated for use by people with a heart condition or an impaired immune system. For emergency contraception, pregnancy is the primary contraindication—only because EC is ineffective in preventing an established pregnancy.

A factor that increases risk and makes a procedure or course of action inadvisable.

A factor that prohibits the administering of a drug or procedure.

Contraindications are reasons not to use a course of particular treatment or medication.

Inadvisability of using a substance that may cause harm under specific circumstances. find all NHC pages containing: contraindication

In medicine, a contraindication is a condition or factor that increases the risks involved in using a particular drug, carrying out a medical procedure or engaging in a particular activity.

An aspect of a patient's condition that makes the use of a certain drug or therapy an unwise or dangerous decision.

Conditions under which a device should not be used because the risks associated with the use of the device are greater than the benefits.

A condition in a recipient which is likely to result in a life-threatening problem if a vaccine were given.

A reason why a vaccine should not be given.