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Dopar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. The alternative uses of Dopar have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Dopar depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Dopar include Headache, Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Some other side effects of Dopar have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Dopar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dopar is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Dopar has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Dopar related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Dopar are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Dopar may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Dopar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Dopar 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 Dopar safe for pregnant women?
Dopar should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Dopar safe during breastfeeding?
Dopar has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Dopar on the Kidneys?
Dopar rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dopar on the Liver?
Dopar is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Dopar on the Heart?
Dopar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Dopar 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 Dopar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dopar habit forming or addictive?
Dopar does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Dopar, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Dopar can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Dopar is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Dopar for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dopar
Taking Dopar with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dopar
Consuming Dopar 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