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Methyldopa and its Interactions with Food, Herbs and Alcohol

Written & Compiled by Madhumathi Palaniappan
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Methyldopa interaction with Food, Herbs and Alcohol - It is important to know how to take the medication to avoid the drug-food interaction. This interaction can sometimes also reduce the effectiveness of the drug itself.

Drug Name : Methyldopa

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

Trade Names
   Methyl Dopa | Aldopam Tabs® [Tab] | Alphadopa® [Tab] | Dopagyt® [Tab] | Emdopa® [Tab] | Gynapres® [Tab] | Metozide | Sembrina® [Tab] |

Methyldopa Interactions with Food and Herbs

Sodium Rich Foods: Intake of sodium-containing foods when you are on methyldopa will reduce the blood-pressure lowering effect of methyl dopa. It is better to avoid salted foods while taking this medicine.


Methyldopa Interactions with Alcohol

Interaction of alcohol with methyldopa causes drowsiness, dizziness and reduced-decision making ability.

How to Take the Medication - Methyldopa

Methyldopa comes in the form of a tablet and a liquid. It is usually taken 2-4 times in a day. Take the medicine regularly and at the same time every day. Shake well before using the liquid medicine. If you are not sure about the dose, consult with your doctor before taking the medicine. Follow the instructions exactly as directed.



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Sembrina® [Tab] (Sanofi Aventis Pharma India) Dopagyt® [Tab] (Themis Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)    Methyl Dopa (Unicure India Pvt. Ltd.) Alphadopa® [Tab] (Wockhardt Limited (Merind)) Emdopa® [Tab] (Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) Aldopam Tabs® [Tab] (Neon Laboratories Limited) Metozide (Torrent Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) Gynapres® [Tab] (Mankind Pharma Ltd.)

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