"Cautious use" is to remind patients should be cautious about medication, during the medication to closely observe changes in all aspects of the body, if there is an adverse reaction, you must stop the drug in time. Usually, those who need to be used with caution refer to children, the elderly, pregnant women, and patients with poor heart, liver, and kidney function, but caution does not mean that it cannot be used.
Usually, those who need to be used with caution refer to children, the elderly, pregnant women, and patients with poor heart, liver, and kidney function, but caution does not mean that it cannot be used.
"Avoidance" is a step further than "prudent use" and has reached the point where it is not suitable for use or should be avoided. Drugs marked "contraindicated" indicate that their adverse reactions are relatively clear, and the possibility of adverse consequences is very large. Therefore, if the patient encounters a condition consistent with the disease or symptom mentioned in the "contraindication" content when taking the drug, it is best not to use it. Especially in women within 3 months of pregnancy, fetal malformations can occur after taking certain drugs.
"Banned" means that it is forbidden to use, indicating that the patient will have serious adverse reactions after taking the drug, and even poisoning, such as patients who are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin antibacterial drugs, this type of drug should be banned. If it is within the scope of contraindications, it can not be used.
(Source: Yunnan Population and Health Publicity and Education Center)
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