Methyldopa has been approved by the US FDA. A prescription is required for this medicine.

When introduced, methyldopa was a mainstay of antihypertensive therapy, but its use has declined due to the increased use of other safer classes of agents. One of its important present-day uses is in the management of pregnancy-induced hypertension, as it is relatively safe in pregnancy compared to other antihypertensive drugs.

Please visit the official site of the FDA for further information.

 

Why is this medication prescribed?

Other uses for this medicine

Dosage and using this medicine

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What should I do if I forget a dose?

What side effects can this medication cause?

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?

In case of an emergency/overdose