methyldopa
1
7.8
A medicine that lowers high blood pressure
- noun
- /ˌmɛθɪlˈdoʊpə/
- Specialized
:
metildopa
- My friend's doctor recommended methyldopa because it is safe to use during pregnancy.
Examples
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Doctors often prescribe methyldopa for patients with high blood pressure to help manage their condition.
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The medication methyldopa has been effective in lowering my blood pressure.
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Beta-blockers, hydrazine, and methyldopa are deemed safer options in pregnancy.
Academic text (2015)
Synonyms
1
8.3
A medicine with methyldopa that lowers high blood pressure
refers to the active chemical rather than the brand label
6.1
A medicine that lowers high blood pressure, often used during pregnancy
is the same chemical but commonly identified by a trade name
Surface Forms
methyldopa singular
methyldopas plural
Morphology
Etymology
Methyldopa comes from methyl ('a small chemical group') and dopa ('a natural body chemical related to dopamine'). So the name tells you it is a chemical medicine that works like a body chemical to help lower high blood pressure.