contraindicated
adjective
con·tra·in·di·cat·ed
ˌkän-trə-ˈin-də-ˌkā-təd 
: not advised as a course of treatment or procedure
The use of most salt substitutes is contraindicated for patients with chronic renal disease because many contain large amounts of potassium.—
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Nutritional Support HandbookThe potential recipients must demonstrate adequate medical need (that is, they will die if a transplantation is not provided within the near future), lack of contraindicated medical factors (such as metastatic cancer), a willingness to participate in an arduous medical undertaking, and financial capability …—Carl Greiner
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But the judges saw contraindicated devices differently.
—Jim Spencer and Joe Carlson, Star Tribune, 6 Apr. 2021
Scott says benzodiazepines are not included on a list of contraindicated medications for potential patients.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2022
The distinction between off-label use and contraindicated use is central to the Ninth Circuit decision.
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Jim Spencer and Joe Carlson, Star Tribune, 6 Apr. 2021
Scott says benzodiazepines are not included on a list of contraindicated medications for potential patients.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2022
The distinction between off-label use and contraindicated use is central to the Ninth Circuit decision.
—Jim Spencer and Joe Carlson, Star Tribune, 6 Apr. 2021
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“Contraindicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contraindicated. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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