Information about ALDOMET (Methyldopa):
ALDOMET (Methyldopa) is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to a class of medications known as centrally acting alpha-2 agonists, which work by relaxing blood vessels and reducing the heart rate to improve blood flow.
Product Highlights
- Effective in lowering blood pressure.
- Used alone or combined with other antihypertensive agents.
- Generally well-tolerated with a long history of use.
Key Ingredients
- Methyldopa
- Carnauba wax
- Silica - colloidal anhydrous
- Citric acid - anhydrous
- Magnesium stearate
- Hypromellose
- Sodium calcium edetate
- Propylene glycol
- Ethylcellulose
Key Benefits
- Reduces high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.
- Helps to prevent complications of hypertension such as heart attack and stroke.
- May be used safely in pregnant women with hypertension.
Direction For Use
- ALDOMET is typically taken orally, usually two to three times daily.
- The dosage is adjusted individually based on blood pressure response.
Safety Concern
- Common side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and dry mouth.
- Serious side effects can include liver problems, which may manifest as yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) and dark urine.
- Methyldopa can also cause a rare but serious condition called hemolytic anemia, which involves the destruction of red blood cells.
Avoid Taking if ALDOMET (Methyldopa):
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to methyldopa.
- History of liver disease or liver dysfunction.
- Patients with a history of depression or psychiatric disorders, as methyldopa can worsen these conditions.
- Avoid concurrent use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) due to potential interactions.
- If medicine is expired or packaging is damaged
