methyldopa

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes methyldopa to a patient.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An antihypertensive drug: Methyldopa is a medication used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by stimulating receptors in the brain that relax blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed methyldopa to manage her hypertension.
  • Methyldopa is often considered a safe option for treating high blood pressure during pregnancy.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on methyldopa": to be taking this medication as part of a treatment regimen.
  • Due to her persistent high readings, she has been on methyldopa for several months.

Variants and Related Words

• Aldomet: (noun) A common trade name for methyldopa.
  • Aldomet is one brand name for the generic drug methyldopa.

Synonyms

• Antihypertensive agent: A substance or drug that reduces high blood pressure.
• Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist: The specific class of drugs to which methyldopa belongs, describing its mechanism of action.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• alpha methyl dopa
• Aldomet