methyldopa/methyldopate
(meth´
ldō´p meth´ldō´pāt),
n brand name: Aldomet;
drug class: centrally acting antihypertensive;
action: stimulates central inhibitory α-adrenergic receptors or acts as a false transmitter, resulting in reduction of arterial pressure;
use: hypertension.
ldō´p meth´ldō´pāt), n brand name: Aldomet;
drug class: centrally acting antihypertensive;
action: stimulates central inhibitory α-adrenergic receptors or acts as a false transmitter, resulting in reduction of arterial pressure;
use: hypertension.
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