Dopar 200Mg Injection
About Dopar 200Mg Injection
Dopar 200Mg Injection falls under a category of drugs known as alpha-2 receptor agonist. It may be used on its own or in combination with other medications to treat blood pressure. It functions by widening the blood vessel allowing blood to flow more easily.
On using Dopar 200Mg Injection you may experience side effects such as headache, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, fever, numbness, slow heartbeat, enlargement of breasts, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increase or decrease in libidinal drive and drying of the mouth. Seek medical attention immediately should you face any of the reactions stated above or any other adverse reaction.
Before using this medication inform your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Dopar 200Mg Injection, you have any other allergies, you are taking any other medications especially monoamine oxidase inhibitor, you have liver/ kidney / blood disorders, you have anemia, you have tumors, you are pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.
The dosage should be prescribed by your doctor based on your condition. The usual dose for hypertension in adults is 250 mg orally twice/thrice daily or 250-500 by IV infusion over 30-60 minutes in gaps of 6 hours. The maximum is 3g per day.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Dopar 200Mg Injection
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Dopar 200Mg Injection ?
Headache
Erectile Dysfunction
Depression
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Dopar 200Mg Injection
Is It safe with alcohol?
Am dopa 500mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Am dopa 500mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Am dopa 500mg tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Methyldopa, 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.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
The exact mechanism of action of this drug is not known. But it is supposed that the drug works upon the Central Nervous System. The salt is transformed into a metabolite and triggers the central inhibitory alpha-adrenergic receptors. Therefore sympathetic tone and blood pressure are decreased.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Dopar 200Mg Injection ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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References
Methyldopa-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/methyldopa
Methyldopa-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00968
METHYLDOPA tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=METHYLDOPA
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