Class: Centrally acting antihypertensive (alpha-2 adrenergic agonist)

Manufacturer: aspen

Dosage Form: Tablet

Similar Brands:

Uses:

Treatment of hypertension (especially in pregnancy)

Dosage:

Adults: Initially 250 mg 2–3 times daily; maintenance 500 mg–2 g/day in divided doses (max 3 g/day)
Children: 10 mg/kg/day in 2–4 divided doses; adjust as needed (max 65 mg/kg/day or 3 g/day)

Side Effects:

Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue
Dry mouth, headache
Postural hypotension
Liver dysfunction (rare), haemolytic anaemia (rare)

Warnings & Precautions:

Monitor liver function and blood counts
May cause sedation — caution with driving
Use cautiously in liver disease or history of depression

Pregnancy & Lactation:

Commonly used and generally considered safe in pregnancy
Small amounts in breast milk — usually compatible with breastfeeding

Drug Interactions:

Other antihypertensives (additive effect)
Iron supplements (reduce absorption)
MAO inhibitors and CNS depressants (enhanced effects)

Contraindications:

Active liver disease or previous methyldopa-induced liver disorder
Haemolytic anaemia
Hypersensitivity to methyldopa

Price: Ksh ALDOMET® 250MG 30s - 900/- , ALDOMET® 500MG 30s - 1290/-

Notes:

Pack Size: 30s

ALDOMET® 250MG 30S

ALDOMET® 500MG 30S