Alphadopa 500 mg Tablet

Uses

Methyldopa is generally used in treatment of the treatment of high blood pressure. Decreasing high blood pressure lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Sleepiness

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Methyldopa, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Methyldopa is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.Avoid Methyldopa with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.

How it works

Methyldopa is an alpha-2 agonist. It makes the condition better by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

Faqs

Q. Is Methyldopa a beta blocker/ blood thinner/ diuretic/ calcium channel blocker?
Methyldopa is an alpha-2 receptor agonist. It is not a beta blocker, blood thinner, diuretic or calcium channel blocker

Q. Can I take ibuprofen/ paracetamol/ aspirin/ melatonin with Methyldopa?
Methyldopa is known to interact with NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, paracetamol, aspirin. However, there is no known interaction with melatonin. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. Does Methyldopa cause weight gain/ make you tired/ lower heart rate/ hair loss/ birth defects/ dry mouth/ swelling?
Methyldopa is known to cause tiredness, dry mouth and swelling. However it does not cause weight gain, lower heart rate, cause birth defects. Please consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.

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