Definition of Methyldopa. Meaning of Methyldopa. Synonyms of Methyldopa

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Methyldopa. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Methyldopa and, of course, Methyldopa synonyms and on the right images related to the word Methyldopa.

Definition of Methyldopa

No result for Methyldopa. Showing similar results...

Meaning of Methyldopa from wikipedia

- Methyldopa, also known as α-methyl-L-DOPA and sold under the brand name Aldomet among others, is a medication used for high blood pressure. It is one of...
- 3-O-Methyldopa (3-OMD) is one of the most important metabolites of L-DOPA, a drug used in the treatment of the Parkinson's disease. 3-O-methyldopa is produced...
- l-DOPA can be directly metabolized by catechol-O-methyl transferase to 3-O-methyldopa, and then further to vanillactic acid. This metabolic pathway is nonexistent...
- pressure medications such as clonidine, guanabenz, guanfacine (Tenex), or methyldopa; heart rhythm medications such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), mexiletine...
- is based on its ability to prevent the methylation of levodopa to 3-O-methyldopa, thus increasing the bioavailability of levodopa. COMT inhibitors significantly...
- 6-Fluoronorepinephrine Indanidine Levonordefrin Metaraminol Methoxamine Methyldopa Midodrine Naphazoline Norepinephrine (noradrenaline) Octopamine Oxymetazoline...
- galactorrhea includes eliciting a history for various medications or foods (methyldopa, opioids, antipsychotics, serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and for behavioral...
- treat hypertension in pregnancy, though, with either labetalol and/or methyldopa. Hydralazine is commonly used in combination with isosorbide dinitrate...
- levels in the body, with drugs being metabolized by COMT (for example methyldopa, dobutamine, apomorphine, adrenaline, and isoprenaline), with iron because...
- receptor. Corbadrine is also a metabolite of the antihypertensive drug methyldopa and lays a role in its pharmacology and effects. Corbadrine is metabolized...