contraindiceerd

Contraindiceerd is a Dutch adjective used to describe a situation, procedure, or substance that should not be used because it may cause harm given a patient’s condition, other medications, or risk factors. In medical and healthcare contexts, something contraindiceerd is considered inappropriate or dangerous to apply without careful consideration.

The term is derived from the prefix contra- meaning against, combined with indiceren or indicatie, related to indication or showing a reason for use. In Dutch, related forms include contra-indiceren (to contraindicate) and contra-indiceerd (contraindicated). Spelling can vary with hyphenation, but the core meaning remains the same: the item or action is not recommended in the given context.

Contraindications are commonly categorized as absolute or relative. An absolute contraindication means the action must not be performed under any circumstances due to high risk of severe harm. A relative contraindication indicates that the risk may be acceptable only with extra precautions, monitoring, or alternative options. Typical examples include a drug to which the patient has a severe allergy (absolute), or a vaccine that should be avoided in certain immunocompromised individuals (relative, depending on context). Other factors, such as potential interactions with other medications or specific medical conditions, can also render a treatment contraindiceerd.

Understanding whether something is contraindiceerd supports safe clinical decision-making, risk-benefit assessment, and informed patient counseling. Related concepts include contraindication, absolute and relative contraindications, and risk-benefit analysis.