{"id":106787,"date":"2021-05-18T11:13:28","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T11:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=106787"},"modified":"2023-08-13T06:15:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T06:15:45","slug":"methyldopa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/methyldopa\/","title":{"rendered":"Methyldopa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A drug that is an antihypertensive and an anticholinergic compound.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A drug that reduces blood pressure. It is administered by mouth or injection, and drowsiness commonly occurs during the first days of treatment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A centrally acting anti-hypertensive drug often used in conjunction with a diuretic. It is sometimes used to control high blood pressure, especially in pregnancy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>An antihypertensive medication that manages elevated blood pressure by affecting the section of the brain responsible for controlling the width of blood vessels.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Methyldopa&#8217;s impact doesn&#8217;t extend to developing fetuses, making it a viable option for expectant mothers grappling with high blood pressure during pregnancy. It can also be employed for individuals contending with kidney issues, as it doesn&#8217;t compromise blood supply to the kidneys. Possible side effects encompass drowsiness, melancholy, and nasal congestion. Furthermore, the medication could trigger untimely breakdown of red blood cells.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A drug that is an antihypertensive and an anticholinergic compound. A drug that reduces blood pressure. It is administered by mouth or injection, and drowsiness commonly occurs during the first days of treatment. A centrally acting anti-hypertensive drug often used in conjunction with a diuretic. 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