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For example, the British National Formulary uses the cautions versus contraindications pair, and various U.S. CDC webpages use precautions versus contraindications. The logic of the latter two styles is the idea that readers must never be confused: the word contraindication in that usage always is meant in its absolute sense , providing ...
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While there are no absolute contraindications for ECT, there is an increased risk for patients who have unstable or severe cardiovascular conditions or aneurysms; who have recently had a stroke; who have increased intracranial pressure (for instance, due to a solid brain tumor); who have severe pulmonary conditions; or who are generally at high ...
The opposite of an indication is a contraindication, [4] a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment because the risks of treatment clearly outweigh the benefits. In the United States, indications for prescription drugs are approved by the FDA. Indications are included in the Indications and Usage section of the Prescribing Information.
Absolute contraindication: myasthenia gravis. [42] Use as a tocolytic agent may result in death of the fetus or infant. [40] Flushing, lethargy, headache, muscle weakness, diplopia, dry mouth, pulmonary edema, cardiac arrest [42] Lethargy, hypotonia, respiratory depression, demineralization with prolonged use [42] Ethanol: GABA A receptor PAM
Few absolute contraindications exist, however, "relative contraindications are important and can only be considered following a full assessment." [ 4 ] They include: Medical conditions that would compromise the inhalation of the sedation medication, such as the common cold , tonsillitis , severe COPD or nasal blockage