How to Use contraindication in a Sentence

contraindication

noun
  • Making the pills over the counter won’t increase the risk of someone with contraindications taking them.
    Christine Dehlendorf, Scientific American, 13 July 2023
  • Just last April, the FDA required that a contraindication, its strictest warning, for prescription codeine and tramadol medicines.
    Philly.com, 16 Jan. 2018
  • The only major contraindication to the vaccines listed by the CDC is a severe allergic reaction to the first dose.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2021
  • There are few absolute contraindications to heel spur surgery.
    Stuart Hershman, Verywell Health, 27 June 2023
  • The contraindication warns not to give these products to children under 12 due to their faster metabolisms.
    Philly.com, 16 Jan. 2018
  • This is a really thorny area that isn’t set in stone, because this contraindication may be based on outdated advice.
    SELF, 14 Sep. 2018
  • Consult with your vet to ensure there are no contraindications between the medications and CBD oil.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2023
  • An acute illness or infection can be a contraindication to surgery and will need to resolve before the procedure can proceed.
    Dagny Zhu, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2023
  • There’s no contraindication, and breastfeeding has been shown to protect your baby from other issues along they way.
    Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 27 Aug. 2020
  • For most people, either birth control pill will be safe, but the progestin-only pill in particular has very few contraindications to it.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Administering a vaccine with a live virus, thought to possibly pose a risk to the growing fetus, is the only contraindication.
    Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2020
  • These relative contraindications need to be assessed on a case-by-case basis.8 One absolute contraindication for heel spur surgery is the absence of symptoms.
    Stuart Hershman, Verywell Health, 27 June 2023
  • Plus, there are no known side effects or contraindications associated with regular use of this product.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The committee’s recommendations will cover how the vaccine should be used – including the ages at which the vaccine should be given – the number of doses needed, the time between doses and precautions and contraindications.
    Annette Regan, Fortune Well, 10 May 2023
  • And then, just before his hospital started Covid-19 sample testing, Bapat came across the contraindications of hydroxychloroquine, which, at the moment is being considered as one of the drugs to prevent and treat Covid-19.
    Priti Salian, Quartz India, 8 May 2020
  • Progestin-only pills, sometimes called mini-pills, have very few contraindications, meaning there are few medical circumstances when taking them would be ill-advised.
    Politifact Staff Writer, Dallas News, 21 July 2023
  • Your vet will ensure there are no potential drug interactions or contraindications.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2023
  • The only high-risk contraindication for progestin-only contraceptives is breast cancer.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 May 2023
  • Drug manufacturers will be required to update their package inserts to reflect the new contraindications, the strongest kind of warning, to alert doctors and parents that children can have trouble breathing or die after taking these drugs.
    Catherine Saint Louis, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2017
  • For those who have a medical contraindication to vaccination, a reasonable accommodation could be made by having the worker mask.
    Judy Stone, Forbes, 28 June 2021
  • Scynexis lists pregnancy as a contraindication, citing the potential for harm to the developing fetus based on animal studies.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 3 June 2021
  • Your healthcare provider will also be able to advise you on any precautions or contraindications associated with generic Viagra.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Your veterinarian can guide you on the appropriate dosage, potential interactions with other medications, and any contraindications to be aware of.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 July 2023
  • The main contraindications for the recombinant shingles vaccine is a history of anaphylactic reaction to the vaccine’s ingredients, Gitig said.
    Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Safety Profile: Assess the safety of the alternative medication by reviewing its side effect profile, contraindications, and interactions with other drugs.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Healthcare professionals can help determine if there are any contraindications or potential adverse effects specific to your situation.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics also lists sepsis (a life-threatening body-wide infection) as a contraindication for epidural anesthesia.
    Kristi Pahr, Parents, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The timely arrival of medical information is crucial to ruling out potential contraindications for treatments and determining risk factors for surgical procedures.
    Kiltesh Patel, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Asche said cleanses can be dehydrating and contain herbal supplements with potentially negative side effects and contraindications with certain medications.
    Dana Santas, CNN, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The ability to identify contraindications and formulate appropriate treatment strategies may only be possible through a thorough examination by a skilled chiropractor.
    Maria Williams, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2023

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