Methyldopa
Synonyms
Aldomet
Alphamethyldopa
Apo Methyldopa
Apo-Methyldopa
Dopamet
Dopegit
Dopegyt
Dopergit
Hydopa
L-Tyrosine, 3-hydroxy-alpha-methyl-
Meldopa
Methyldopate
Nu Medopa
Nu-Medopa
Sembrina
alpha Methyl L Dopa
alpha Methyldopa
alpha-Methyl-L-Dopa
alpha-Methyldopa
An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that has both central and peripheral nervous system effects. Its primary clinical use is as an antihypertensive agent.