Methyldopa (Methyldopa)
Brand Name: Methyldopa
Generic Name: Methyldopa
Manufacturer/Agent: Remedica Ltd
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 250mg
Pack size: 1000
Trade Price: KES 5,300.00
Retail Price: @ KES 7.07
Class: Cns Alpha Agonists (CNS agents)
Mechanism of Action:
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Molecular Formulae: C10H13NO4.1.5H2O = 238.2
Precautions: History of depression. caution in impaired liver or kidney function. phaeochrmocytoma. porphyria.
Indications/Uses: Mild to moderate hypertension usually with a diuretic or beta-blocker; 250-500 upto tid with or without food.
Interactions: Anaesthetics.
Side Effects: Sedation. weakness. oedema. dry mouth. headache. bone marrow depression. myalgia. paraesthesia.