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Therapeutics > Contraindications

Preferred term

Contraindications  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Contraindication, Medical
  • Contraindications, Medical
  • Medical Contraindication
  • Medical Contraindications

Note

  • general or unspecified; CONTRAINDICATIONS, DRUG and CONTRAINDICATIONS, PROCEDURE are also available; note entry term CONTRAINDICATIONS, PHYSICAL AGENT: coordinate with specific physical agent /adv eff or /ther use

Scope note

  • A condition or factor associated with a recipient that makes the use of a drug, procedure, or physical agent improper or inadvisable. Contraindications may be absolute (life threatening) or relative (higher risk of complications in which benefits may outweigh risks).

History note

  • 2018(1991)

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000075202

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