Methyldopa

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Gupta M, Al Khalili Y

Methyldopa

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Abstract

Methyldopa is a medication used in the management and treatment of hypertension. It is in the centrally acting anti-hypertensive class of drugs. This activity reviews the indications, action, and contraindications for methyldopa as a valuable agent in the management of hypertension. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent for members of the inter-professional team in the management of patients with hypertension and related conditions.

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