.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.C_CardiovascularSystem.C02A_AntiadrenergicAgentsCentrallyActing.C02AB02_MethyldopaRacemic.MethyldopaRacemic

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name:MethyldopaRacemic
ATC code:C02AB02
route:oral
n-compartments1

Methyldopa is a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used primarily as an antihypertensive agent. It is particularly used in the management of hypertension during pregnancy due to its established safety profile. While it is less frequently employed today in the general population due to availability of newer antihypertensives, methyldopa remains a standard in pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers (mixed sex) after single oral dose administration.

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