Aldomet 250 Mg, Methyldopa, Antihypertensive - 30 Tablets

Product Name

• Aldomet 250 Mg, Reduce Blood Pressure, Prevent Hypertension Complications - 30 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Methyldopa 250 Mg Tablets

Category Of Aldomet 250 Mg Tablets

• Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Methyldopa

• Methyldopa may lower blood pressure by stimulating central inhibitory alpha-adrenergic receptors, false neurotransmission
• Stimulating alpha-2 adrenergic receptors results in the inhibition of adrenergic neuronal outflow and attenuation of norepinephrine release in the brainstem. Consequently, the output of vasoconstrictor adrenergic signals to the peripheral sympathetic nervous system is reduced, leading to a reduction in blood pressure

Therapeutic Indications Of Aldomet 250 Mg Tablets

• It is indicated in the treatment essential hypertension
• High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.
• Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.

Method Of Administration Of Aldomet 250 Mg Tablets

• Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water or other liquid
• Take your medicine at about the same time each day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• It does not matter whether you take Aldomet before or after food.
• Your doctor will tell you how many tablets you need to take each day. This depends on your condition and whether you are taking any other medicines.
• If you are taking it twice a day, take the tablets at breakfast time and dinner time, that is about 12 hours apart.
• If you are taking it three times a day, take the tablets about 8 hours apart.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Aldomet 250 Mg Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Dizziness
2. Light-headedness
3. Drowsiness
4. Weakness.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Aldomet 250 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Blood Pressure

• To measure blood pressure correctly:

1. Don’t eat or drink anything 30 minutes before you take your blood pressure.
2. Empty your bladder before your reading.
3. Sit in a comfortable chair with your back supported for at least 5 minutes before your reading.
4. Put both feet flat on the ground and keep your legs uncrossed.
5. Rest your arm with the cuff on a table at chest height.
6. Make sure the blood pressure cuff is snug but not too tight. The cuff should be against your bare skin, not over clothing.
7. Do not talk while your blood pressure is being measured.

• You will also find the following Non-Pharmacological treatments effective in blood pressure reduction:

1. Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline
2. Exercise regularly
3. Eat a healthy diet
4. Reduce sodium in your diet
5. Quit smoking
6. Reduce caffeine
7. Reduce your stress
8. Monitor your blood pressure at home using for example Beurer, Blood Pressure Monitor or Omron Blood Pressure Measuring Device
9. See your doctor regularly

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Aldomet 250 Mg Tablets

• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any other medicines or any foods, preservatives or dyes.
• Tell your doctor if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions:

1. angina
2. liver disease
3. pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma. (a rare tumor of the adrenal gland, which sits near the kidney)
4. If you are suspected of having dialysis porphyria. (a rare blood pigment disorder)

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including medicines that you buy without a prescription

Storage Conditions Of Aldomet 250 Mg Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Ranges

• Normal: Blood pressure numbers of less than 120/80 mm Hg
• Elevated: is when readings consistently range from 120-129 systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic.
• Hypertension Stage 1: is when blood pressure consistently ranges from 130-139 systolic or 80-89 mm Hg diastolic.
• Hypertension Stage 2: is when blood pressure consistently ranges at 140/90 mm Hg or higher.
• Hypertensive crisis: This stage of high blood pressure requires medical attention. If your blood pressure readings suddenly exceed 180/120 mm Hg, wait five minutes and then test your blood pressure again. If your readings are still unusually high, contact your doctor immediately. You could be experiencing a hypertensive crisis.

For More Information About Methyldopa

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Methyldopa
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Methyldopa
• Visit Drugbank.com at Information About Methyldopa