Contraindication

( " Show " Latin contra 'against' and indicare ) The contraindication or contraindication is a condition that prohibits the use of a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure for a given se indication in any case or only under strict consideration thereby allowing resultant risks.

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• An absolute contraindication prohibits the action takes place entirely. For example, should a patient who has had an allergic reaction to penicillin, the substance no longer obtain.

• A relative contraindication to speak against the measure, can she be but if they expected does more good than harm in a particular case. For example, to a patient who once had a stomach ulcer, actually received any aspirin. If a reasonable alternative is missing and the benefit of treatment appears greater than the risk of a new ulcer, or the administration of the drug is still indicated (attached).

Occasionally, certain circumstances may be mistaken for a contraindication. Such " false " contraindications are described for example in connection with the implementation of vaccination. Furthermore, the fear of side effects is often greater than the fear of the damage caused, especially in lay circles, if not treated. This is supported by the long lists of side effects in the package inserts that indicate the possible side effects of the application, but not to point out the risks of non - treatment.

A responsible attitude always weighs up the risks of therapy against the risks of any alternative or against the risks of non - treatment.