Generic Aldomet

$22.20$94.35

Manufacturer: Merck Sharp Dohme

Aldomet is an effective medicine intended to treat high blood pressure. This medication contains Methyldopa as the main active component. It reduces the concentration of epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. It is made available in a conventional tablet form and in a dosage of 250 mg.

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Generic Aldomet - 250mg

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60 pills$0.37$22.20
90 pills$0.36$32.30
120 pills$0.34$41.29
180 pills$0.34$60.61
240 pills$0.33$79.03
300 pills$0.31$94.35

Description

Active Ingredient

The main active component of this medicine is Methyldopa, which is a phenylalanine derivative and an aromatic amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor with antihypertensive activity. This component is a prodrug and is metabolized in the central nervous system. The antihypertensive action of methyldopa seems to be attributable to its conversion into alpha-methyl norepinephrine, which is a potent alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that binds to and stimulates potent central inhibitory alpha-2 adrenergic receptors. This leads to a decrease in sympathetic outflow and decreased blood pressure.

Indications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Aldomet relaxes blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Action Mechanism

Methyldopa composed of Aldomet medication is thought to lower blood pressure by activating receptors (alpha-2 receptors) in the central nervous system and by reducing the concentration of epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin.

Epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin are neurotransmitters (chemicals) that nerves use to communicate. Reducing the concentration of these neurotransmitters causes blood vessels to dilate (relax or widen), and, as a result, blood pressure is reduced.

Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Weakness
  • Headache

Dosages

This medication is available for oral consumption and in dosage as mentioned below:

  • 250 mg: Take this medication with or without food as directed by the doctor, usually 2 to 4 times a day

Note

You should not take this medicine if you have liver disease especially cirrhosis or a history of liver problems caused by taking this medicine.

Additional information

Dosage

250mg

Pack-Size

60 pills, 90 pills, 120 pills, 180 pills, 240 pills, 300 pills

Price-Unit

$0.37, $0.36, $0.34, $0.34, $0.33, $0.31

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