Methyldopa
An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that has both central and peripheral nervous system effects. Its primary clinical use is as an antihypertensive agent.
Year introduced: 1965(1963)
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Tree Number(s): D02.092.311.200.538, D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.175.200.538, D12.125.072.050.685.400.600, D12.125.072.050.875.130.600
MeSH Unique ID: D008750
Registry Number: 56LH93261Y
Entry Terms:
- alpha-Methyl-L-Dopa
- alpha Methyl L Dopa
- Alphamethyldopa
- alpha-Methyldopa
- alpha Methyldopa
- Methyldopate
- Aldomet
- Dopegyt
- Dopergit
- Dopegit
- Apo-Methyldopa
- Apo Methyldopa
- Dopamet
- Hydopa
- Meldopa
- Nu-Medopa
- Nu Medopa
- Sembrina
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