Siamdopa

Siamdopa

methyldopa

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Methyldopa
Indications/Uses
HTN.
Dosage/Direction for Use
250 mg bid.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Pheochromocytoma; active liver disease, blood dyscrasias.
Special Precautions
Renal or hepatic impairment, history of liver disease or mental depression. Lactation. Perform blood counts & LFTs during the 1st 6-12 wk if unexplained fever develops. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery.
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, sedation, headache, dry mouth, wt gain, nasal stuffiness, nausea, sexual function disorders.
Drug Interactions
Hypotensive effects diminished by sympathomimetics, TCA, phenothiazines, MAOI & enhanced by thiazide diuretics, levodopa, vasodilators, alcohol. Can potentiate hypoglycemic action of tolbutamide.
MIMS Class
Other Antihypertensives
ATC Classification
C02AB01 - methyldopa (levorotatory) ; Belongs to the class of methyldopa, centrally-acting antiadrenergic agents. Used in the treatment of hypertension.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Siamdopa FC tab 125 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
Form
Siamdopa FC tab 250 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
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