methyldopa

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
antihypertensive agent
gptkbp:approvedBy 1960
gptkbp:ATCCode C02AB01
gptkbp:brand Aldomet
Aldoril
gptkbp:CASNumber 555-30-6
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C10H13NO4
gptkbp:contraindication MAO inhibitor use
active hepatic disease
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Merck_&_Co.
gptkbp:drugClass alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 1.5–2 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label methyldopa
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 211.22 g/mol
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B (US)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect gptkb:depression
gptkb:anemia
headache
drowsiness
dry mouth
liver dysfunction
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of hypertension
gptkbp:usedInPregnancy yes
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines true
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:autoimmune_hemolytic_anemia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6