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In a medical setting a contraindication refers to a condition that serves as reason to withhold a specific type of medical treatment. An example of this would be to not give penicillin to a patient with a penicillin allergy. It would do more harm then good for their health.
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∙ 12y agoA contraindication is a reason why some treatment should not be given. For instance, allergy to penicillin is a contraindication for prescription of amoxicillin.
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