Rx Name [METHYLDOPA, 240816]
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ALDOMET 250MG TAB (ASG/STO) METHYLDOPA
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240816
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CENTRAL ALPHA ANTAGONIST
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Hypertension.
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Rarely : Positive response to direct Coombs tests. Haemolytic anaemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, hepatitis, gynaecomastia and lactation. Safe in asthmatics and pregnancy.Dose dependent sedation, headaches, nightmares, drug induced depression (may be severe), lightheadedness, dizziness, postural hypotension, nasal congestion, dry mouth, ejaculatory problems and loss of libido. c.f. prescribing in liver and renal disease p. 15; 32.
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Adult: Initial dose: 250mg 2-3 times daily for 2 days, adjusted every
2 days to a maximum of 3g daily. Maintenance dose: 500mg-2g in 2- 4 divided doses. Pediatric: 10mg/kg in 2-4 divided doses initially , to a maximum of 65mg/kg or 3g whichever is less. |
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