Aldomet (Methyldopa)


Brand Name: Aldomet

Generic Name: Methyldopa

Manufacturer/Agent: Merck Sharpe


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 250mg

Pack size: 30

Trade Price: KES 520.00

Retail Price: @ KES 23.11


Class: Cns Alpha Agonists (CNS agents)

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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.