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health advisory Hospital Alternative Medicine 2007-11-16 3:12:07

Answer:

It means you shouldn't take that drug if you have that condition (pregnancy is a common 1)

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you have to be careful incase you counter the effects with another medicine. if you're in doubt ask your pharmacist.

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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.

Your doctor should look up whether medicines you are taking are contraindicated and make an informed decision on whether its worth the risk or not to take them.

Pharmacists also have a book with a list of contraindications in it, which is why you need to tell them what medications you are already taking when buying over the counter medicines.

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I think your question is dealing with the prefix contra, not the word contraindication. The medical prefix of 'contra' means against or prevent.

Examples:

contraception - prevention of conception

contraindicated- not indicated

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It means that you have certain circumstances that would make the use of the product inadvisable to use due to concerns for your health /safety.

For example, licorice root is an excellent natural tea for tummy trouble, but is contraindicated in individuals with high blood pressure as it can raise their blood pressure even higher.