Alphadopa Tablet

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)

Alphadopa Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering the blood pressure helps prevent future heart attack and stroke. This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy.

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General Information

Contains

Methyldopa (250mg)

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Wockhardt Ltd

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Product introduction

Alphadopa Tablet can be taken alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. You may take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. You should take this medicine as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.

Common side effects of this medicine include headache, weakness, dizziness, and dryness in the mouth. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you.

Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine.

Uses of Alphadopa Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Alphadopa Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Alphadopa Tablet reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Side effects of Alphadopa Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Alphadopa

Dizziness
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth
Headache

How to use Alphadopa Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alphadopa Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Alphadopa Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.

How Alphadopa Tablet works

Alphadopa Tablet is an alpha-2 agonist. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

All substitutes for Alphadopa Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

For best results, take Alphadopa Tablet at the same time every day. Take last dose of the day at bedtime.
May cause dizziness and lightheadedness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
Your doctor may monitor liver function. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alphadopa Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alphadopa Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alphadopa Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Alphadopa Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Alphadopa Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alphadopa Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

UNSAFE

Alphadopa Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylalanine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Alpha 2-adrenoceptors agonist (Central sympatholytics)

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

Michel T, Hoffman BB. Treatment of Myocardial Ischemia and Hypertension. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 773-74.
Benowitz NL. Antihypertensive Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 173.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 894.
Drugs.com. Methyldopa Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Alphadopa Tablet

Thrice A Day

39%

Twice A Day

39%

Once A Day

16%

Alternate Day

Four Times A Day

Twice A Month

Once A Month

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.

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Address: Wockhardt Towers, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051, Maharashtra, India

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