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Am Dopa, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. Am Dopa also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Am Dopa depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Am Dopa include Headache, Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Am Dopa as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Am Dopa are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Am Dopa's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Am Dopa's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Am Dopa related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Am Dopa are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Am Dopa may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Am Dopa is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Am Dopa is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Am Dopa safe for pregnant women?
AM Dopa shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Am Dopa safe during breastfeeding?
AM Dopa may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Am Dopa on the Kidneys?
AM Dopa has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Am Dopa on the Liver?
AM Dopa has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Am Dopa on the Heart?
AM Dopa may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Am Dopa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Am Dopa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Am Dopa habit forming or addictive?
Am Dopa is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Am Dopa can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Am Dopa is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Am Dopa is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Am Dopa
It is safe to take Am Dopa with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Am Dopa
Consuming Am Dopa with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aldomet® (methyldopa)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 566
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 835-837