Is methyldopa the same as aldomet?

Aldomet contains the active substance called methyldopa. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘antihypertensives’. Methyldopa is changed inside your body to a natural substance that lowers blood pressure. Your doctor has prescribed Aldomet to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Can you still get methyldopa?

Accord has discontinued methyldopa. Mylan discontinued the unit-dose presentations in 2019. They discontinued the 100 count bottles in June 2021.

Is Aldomet being discontinued?

What Is Aldomet? Aldomet (methyldopa) is an antihypertensive drug used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). The brand name Aldomet is discontinued in the U.S. Generic forms may be available.

Is Aldomet over the counter?

Aldomet is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of high blood pressure (Hypertension), Renal Impairment and Hypertensive Crisis. Aldomet may be used alone or with other medications.

What is comparable to methyldopa?

Clonidine is an effective antihypertensive agent with similar mechanism of action to methyldopa.

What is the generic name for Aldomet?

What Is Aldomet? Aldomet (methyldopa) is an antihypertensive drug used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Do you need a prescription for methyldopa?

Methyldopa works by controlling impulses along certain nerve pathways. As a result, it relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them more easily. This helps to lower blood pressure. Methyldopa is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

What is methyldopa 250mg?

Methyldopa is used to treat high blood pressure. Methyldopa is in a class of medications called antihypertensives. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.

What is the brand name of methyldopa?

ALDOMET* (Methyldopa) is an antihypertensive drug.