.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.C_CardiovascularSystem.C02L_AntihypertensivesAndDiureticsInCombination.C02LB01_MethyldopaLevorotatoryAn.MethyldopaLevorotatoryAn .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.C_CardiovascularSystem.C02L_AntihypertensivesAndDiureticsInCombination.C02LB01_MethyldopaLevorotatoryAn.MethyldopaLevorotatoryAn| name: | MethyldopaLevorotatoryAndDiuretics |
| ATC code: | C02LB01 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Methyldopa (levorotatory) is an antihypertensive agent in the centrally acting antiadrenergic class, often used in combination with diuretics for the management of moderate to severe hypertension. It acts as a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, reducing peripheral vascular resistance. This combination was commonly used in the past, particularly in pregnancy-induced hypertension, but methyldopa is less frequently a first-line agent today.
Estimated pharmacokinetic parameters for methyldopa (levorotatory) co-administered with diuretics in adult patients, as direct published PK data for this specific combination is not available.
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