Methyldopa is a remedy available in doses of 250 mg and 500 mg, indicated for the treatment of hypertension, which works by decreasing central nervous system impulses that increase blood pressure.
This remedy is available generically and under the trade name Aldomet, and can be purchased from pharmacies, upon presentation of a prescription, for a price of approximately 12 to 50 reais, depending on the dose and brand name of the drug.
- The usual starting dose of methyldopa is 250 mg.
- Two or three times a day.
- For the first 48 hours; subsequently.
- The daily dose should be defined by the doctor.
- Depending on the person’s response to treatment.
Yes, methyldopa is considered safe for use during pregnancy, as directed by your doctor.
Hypertension occurs in about 5-10% of pregnancies and, in some cases, non-pharmacological measures may not be sufficient to control the problem.In these cases, methyldopa is considered a drug of choice for the treatment of hypertensive disorders and chronic hypertension during Pregnancy Learn more about the treatment of high blood pressure, even during pregnancy.
Methyldopa is a medicine that works by lowering central nervous system impulses that increase blood pressure.
Methyldopa should not be used in people who are hypersensitive to the components of the formula, who have liver disease or who are treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitor medications.
Side effects that may occur during treatment with methyldopa include sedation, headache, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, swelling, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mild dry mouth, fever, nasal congestion, impotence and decreased sex drive.
One of the most common side effects that can occur while taking methyldopa is sedation, so it is very likely that some people will feel drowsy during treatment. However, this symptom is usually transitory.