noun
- a medication used to treat high blood pressure by reducing the activity of the sympathetic nervous system
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed methyldopa to help control her hypertension.
- Methyldopa is often used during pregnancy because it is considered safe for the developing baby.
- The patient experienced drowsiness as a side effect of methyldopa.
- Methyldopa works by decreasing the amount of certain chemicals in the blood vessels.
- The pharmacist explained that methyldopa should be taken at the same time each day.
- Blood pressure monitoring is important when starting methyldopa treatment.