noun
- Plural of methyldopa; a medication used to treat high blood pressure, particularly in pregnant women.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in clinical or pharmaceutical contexts
Examples
- Methyldopas are commonly prescribed antihypertensive drugs.
- The patient was given methyldopas to manage her hypertension during pregnancy.
- Several methyldopas formulations are available in different dosages.
- Doctors often recommend methyldopas for pregnant women with high blood pressure.