Methyldopa

Centrally acting antihypertensive

Identification
Generic Name
Methyldopa
Brand Name

 
Attributes
Pregnancy
A
Lactation
Safe to use

Indication
Condition Contra-Indication
Depression
Pheochromocytoma
Pheochromocytoma
Acute Viral Hepatitis
Chronic Hepatitis
Fulminant Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B Infection
Hepatitis D Infection
Hepatitis E Infection
Peliosis Hepatitis
Neonatal Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Cirrhosis

 
Other Contra-Indication
This drug is contra-indicated in patients with a known allergy to it

Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Contra-Indications

 
Class Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Class Contra-Indications

Side Effects
Common
Heart or Pulse Rate Raised (Tachycardia)
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Nose Congested or Running (Rhinitis)
Headache (Cephalgia)
Mouth Dry (Xerostomia)
Mind: Lightheadedness
Weakness
Fever (Raised Body Temperature)
Nausea
Diarrhoea (Diarrhea)
Uncommon
Urinary Incontinence
Mind: Confusion
Blood: Eosinophil raised (Eosinophilia)
Head Rush Or A Dizzy Spell (Orthostatic Hypotension)
Heart Rate Decrease Or Abnormally Low (Bradycardia)
Swelling (Oedema, Edema)
Constipation
Skin Rash
Mind: Depression
Nasal Congestion
Mind: Sleep Disturbances
Erection Failure: Impotence
Anaemia (Anemia)
Tongue Swollen
Rare
Libido (Sex Drive) Decrease
Breast Enlargement in Males (Gynaecomastia)
Breast Milk Abnormal Secretions From Nipple (Galactorrhoea)
Blood: Platelet Count Low (Thrombocytopenia)
Pancreatitis (Inflammation Of The Pancreas)
Hepatotoxicity

Methyldopa


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