Methyldopa

Word METHYLDOPA
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A drug, C10H13NO4, used to treat hypertension. noun

A psychoactive drug used as a sympatholytic or antihypertensive. noun

Antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure noun

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And Serpasil and Largostil and Stelazine and Resteclin and Librax and Clonidine and Fiorinal and Inderal and Inocid and Aristocort cream and Neocortef and Zyloprim and Butazolidin and Bactra and Septra and phenylbutazone and methyldopa and allopurinol and hydrochlorothiazide. ❋ Matthew Guerrieri (2008)

Some common medications, such as phenothiazines, imipramine, methyldopa, and reserpine, will also raise prolactin levels, as will excessive stress. ❋ Mark L. Fuerst (2010)

Many drugs prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension) contain methydopa or methyldopa. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Two blood pressure drugs have been studied for the treatment of hot flashes: clonidine (sold under the brand name Catapres) and methyldopa (sold under the brand name Aldomet). ❋ M.D. Vivian Pinn (2006)

In randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, both medications helped to reduce the frequency of hot flashes by 46 to 80 percent in healthy women and those with breast cancer.35 Negative effects for clonidine and methyldopa include dizziness, unusual tiredness, and weakness. ❋ M.D. Vivian Pinn (2006)

These medications, including diuretics (hydrochlorthiazide), beta blockers (Corgard, Lopressor, Tenormin), and the old-fashioned medications such as reserpine and methyldopa, may reduce libido and cause sexual dysfunction. ❋ M.D. Valerie Davis Raskin (2002)

These drugs include Aldomet (methyldopa) for high blood pressure; isoniazid (INH) for tuberculosis; and nitrofurantoin, an antibacterial agent often used in the treatment of urinary tract infections. ❋ Sanjiv Chopra (2001)

• The best medications to treat high blood pressure in regular exercisers are clondine (brand name Catapres), methyldopa (Aldomet), and prazosin (Minipress). ❋ Edward J. Jackwski (1995)

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