Bianca has been taking Zestril for high blood pressure, but her doctor needs to change it because she is pregnant. He says that Zestril is contraindicated for pregnancy. Breaking down the medical term, what does this mean?

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Bianca has been taking Zestril for high blood pressure, but her doctor needs to change it because she is pregnant. He says that Zestril is contraindicated for pregnancy. Breaking down the medical term, what does this mean?

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causing pregnancy

causing pregnancy

ineffective in pregnancy

ineffective in pregnancy

against use in pregnancy

against use in pregnancy

necessary for pregnancy

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Bianca has been taking Zestril for high blood pressure, but her doctor needs to change it because she is pregnant. He says that Zestril is contraindicated for pregnancy. Breaking down the medical term, what does this mean?

The term "contraindicated for pregnancy" means that the use of the medication (Zestril) is not recommended and should be avoided during pregnancy.