Methyldopa

General English name: Methyldopa

Brand: Aldomet

Application: High blood pressure

 

 

Methyl Dopa Medication Information

Medication Information: Most people with high blood pressure do not feel unwell, but it is important that your blood pressure is high and should be treated even if you are feeling well. This is because high blood pressure can damage blood vessels and can put pressure on your heart. Antihypertensive drugs such as methyl dopa lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular damage.

 

Drug interaction of Methyl Dopa

Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.

Some drugs that may interact with methyl dopa include iron-containing drugs (such as iron sulfate, iron gluconate), and lithium.

If you are taking medicines that cause drowsiness, tell your doctor or pharmacist, including: alcohol, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), sleeping pills or anxiety medications (such as alprazolam), alp Diazepam, zolpidem, muscle relaxants, and painkillers (such as codeine).

Before using methyl dopa, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter herbal remedies. In particular drugs such as MAO inhibitors isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, celagiline tranylcypromine)); Because most MAO inhibitors should not be used for two weeks before treatment with methyl dopa.

Some medications contain ingredients that can cause high blood pressure or drowsiness. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking (especially cold and cough medicines, supplements or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen / naproxen) to use your medicines safely.

Methyl dopa may interfere with certain medical tests (including the urinary catecholamine test) and may result in erroneous test results. Before performing the test, be sure to tell your doctor and lab staff that you have used this medicine.

 

Tips to consider before taking Methyl Dopa

Some medications are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking methyl dopa:

• If you have any kidney or liver problems.
• If you have ever had depression.
• If you have pheochromocytoma (growth in the adrenal gland) or porphyria (this is a rare inherited blood disorder).
• If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor’s prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
• If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a medicine.

 

Possible side effects of Methyl Dopa

All medications can cause side effects; But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:

Feeling drowsy, feeling weak and tired, and having a headache

Important Note: If your body temperature rises too high after taking methyl dopa, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Sometimes some people who have had blood or liver problems ask their doctor to give them a blood test to use methyl dopa, and the doctor checks a number of factors in their test to see if they can take methyl dopa. Or not.

Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to medication.

 

How to store Methyl Dopa

• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.