Methyldopa

Generic name: methyldopa [ METH-il-DOE-pa ]
Brand name: Aldomet
Dosage form: oral tablet (250 mg; 500 mg)
Drug class:Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 7, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is methyldopa?

Methyldopa lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood. This allows your blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax (widen).

Methyldopa is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Methyldopa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use methyldopa if you have liver disease (especially cirrhosis), or a history of liver problems caused by taking methyldopa.

Do not use methyldopa if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use methyldopa if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• liver disease (especially cirrhosis); or

• a history of liver problems caused by taking methyldopa.

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