Alphadopa Tablet
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Alphadopa Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering the blood pressure helps prevent future heart attack and stroke. This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Alphadopa Tablet can be taken alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. You may take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. You should take this medicine as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, weakness, dizziness, and dryness in the mouth. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you.
Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine.
Uses of Alphadopa Tablet
Benefits of Alphadopa Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of the blood against artery walls is consistently too high, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. Alphadopa Tablet is used to manage high blood pressure by helping to lower and stabilize it over time. Keeping blood pressure within a healthier range reduces strain on the heart and arteries, thereby helping prevent serious cardiovascular complications and improving overall well-being.
Side effects of Alphadopa Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alphadopa
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
How to use Alphadopa Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alphadopa Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Alphadopa Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.
Avoid Alphadopa Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.
How Alphadopa Tablet works
Alphadopa Tablet is an alpha-2 agonist. It works by relaxing blood vessels, which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alphadopa Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alphadopa Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Alphadopa Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alphadopa Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alphadopa Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended for dose adjustment.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Alphadopa Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Alphadopa Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Alphadopa Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- For best results, take Alphadopa Tablet at the same time every day. Take last dose of the day at bedtime.
- May cause dizziness and lightheadedness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
- Your doctor may monitor liver function. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
- Dizziness or fainting may occur, especially when rising from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help improve the problem.
- Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fibre, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, increase your physical activity, watch your weight, and reduce stress.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylpropanoic acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Centrally Acting Alpha-2 Agonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Alphadopa with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid puls
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure closely. Methylphenidate may reduce efficacy of Methyldopa.
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Your doctor may monitor blood pressure and adjust the dose, if required.
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
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Patients taking Alphadopa Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Alphadopa Tablet for?
Hypertension *
67%
Others
33%
*Hypertension (high blood pressure)
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