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Contraindication

A contraindication is a condition or circumstance in which a medication should not be used because its potential harm is unacceptable.

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When not to give medication

When not to give medication

What it means to withhold a medication Withholding medication does not necessarily mean refusing treatment. It may mean waiting until a clinician confirms the indication, avoiding a particular product, delaying a dose while a pharmacist checks the formulation, or choosing supportive care while an underlying problem is assessed. The central question is whether the expected […]