Review the side-effects of Methyldopa as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Aggravation of chest pain, heart failure, sinus hypersensitivity, low blood pressure, swelling or weight gain and slow heart rate.
Gastrointestinal - Inflammation of intestine/pancreas/ mouth, vomiting, diarrhea, sore or "black" tongue, nausea, constipation, distension, flatulence and dryness of mouth.
Blood - Bone marrow depression.
Liver - Liver inflammation, jaundice and abnormal liver function.
Hypersensitivity - Inflammation of heart muscle, blood vessels, lupus-like syndrome, drug-related fever and eosinophilia.
Central Nervous System - Parkinson’s disease, Bell's palsy, decreased mental acuity, involuntary movements, mild psychoses or depression, headache, sleepiness, weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness and tingling.
Metabolic - Rise in Blood Urea Nitrogen.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain/swelling and muscle pain.
Respiratory - Nose stuffiness.
Skin - Skin damage and rash.
Genitourinary - Absence of menstrual periods, breast enlargement in male, spontaneous secretion of milk, impotence and decreased libido.
Aldochlor 250, Aldoril
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Aggravation of chest pain, heart failure, sinus hypersensitivity, low blood pressure, swelling or weight gain and slow heart rate.
Gastrointestinal - Inflammation of intestine/pancreas/ mouth, vomiting, diarrhea, sore or "black" tongue, nausea, constipation, distension, flatulence and dryness of mouth.
Blood - Bone marrow depression.
Liver - Liver inflammation, jaundice and abnormal liver function.
Hypersensitivity - Inflammation of heart muscle, blood vessels, lupus-like syndrome, drug-related fever and eosinophilia.
Central Nervous System - Parkinson’s disease, Bell's palsy, decreased mental acuity, involuntary movements, mild psychoses or depression, headache, sleepiness, weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness and tingling.
Metabolic - Rise in Blood Urea Nitrogen.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain/swelling and muscle pain.
Respiratory - Nose stuffiness.
Skin - Skin damage and rash.
Genitourinary - Absence of menstrual periods, breast enlargement in male, spontaneous secretion of milk, impotence and decreased libido.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Methyldopa
Methyldopa(Aldochlor 250) generic is an alpha-2 receptor agonist, prescribed for hypertension. It reduces elevated blood pressure by dilating blood vessels.Trade Names for Methyldopa
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Aldochlor 250, Aldoril
