Definition

1. Noun:
   • An antihypertensive medication: Alpha methyl dopa is a drug used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed alpha methyl dopa to manage her hypertension.
  • Patients taking alpha methyl dopa should have their liver function monitored periodically.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical context: The term is primarily used in medical, pharmacological, and clinical settings.
  • Alpha methyl dopa is considered a first-line treatment for hypertension during pregnancy.

Variants and Related Words

• Methyldopa: This is the generic, non-proprietary name for the same drug.
  • Methyldopa is often marketed under the brand name Aldomet.
• Aldomet: A common brand name for alpha methyl dopa.
  • Aldomet was once a widely prescribed antihypertensive.

Synonyms

• Antihypertensive agent: A general term for any drug used to lower high blood pressure.
• Methyldopa: The standard generic synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• This term refers specifically to a single, distinct pharmaceutical compound. It does not have idiomatic or figurative meanings outside of its medical context. There are no associated phrasal verbs or idioms.

Noun

1. antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure