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How to Take Methyldopa and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- The usual initial dose is 250 mg two or three times a day in the first 48 hours. Maintenance: 500mg to gm in divided doses.
Child- Initial dosage is based on 10 mg/kg of body weight daily in two to four doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with liver disease, on therapy with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Methyldopa

This medication is an alpha-2 receptor agonist, prescribed for hypertension.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Methyldopa

India :


International :


Aldochlor 250, Aldoril
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