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Contraindications For Anticholinergic Use
A contraindication is a specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery should NOT be used, because it may be harmful to the patient.
There are two types of contraindications:
- Relative contraindication means that caution should be used when two drugs or procedures are used together. (It is acceptable to do so if the benefits outweigh the risk.)
- Absolute contraindication means that it could result in a life-threatening situation. A procedure or medication that...
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