Elements of inappropriate use:
(1) taking the drug despite a contraindication (liver or renal disease, other)
(2) self-medicating when contact with a health care provider is indicated
(3) taking the drug when there is no indication for its use
Risk factors for inappropriate use:
(1) no time or intent to see a health care provider
(2) advice from a friend or relative
(3) history of receiving prescription strength pyridium
(4) history of a previous urinary tract infection (UTI)
(5) presence of back pain (musculoskeletal pain misinterpreted as a symptom of a UTI)
(6) ignorance about the drug's mode of action
To this I would add ignorance about the contraindications to use the drug.
