Dopah 250 Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Vvyeth Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Methyldopa (250mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Phenylalanine derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Alpha 2-adrenoceptors agonist (Central sympatholytics) |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 585 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Dopah Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Dopah 250, 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.\n
Dopah 250 Tablet Reviews
Dopah 250 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.
Dopah 250 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.
Dopah 250 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.
How Dopah 250 Tablet Works
Dopah 250 is an alpha-2 agonist. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
How to Use Dopah 250 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. Dopah 250 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Dopah 250 with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.
Benefits of Dopah 250 Tablet
- In Hypertension (high blood pressure): If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Dopah 250 reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
Uses of Dopah 250 Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Dopah 250 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Dopah 250 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dopah 250 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dopah 250. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Dopah 250 is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Dopah 250 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dopah 250 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended for dose adjustment.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dopah 250 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Quick Tips
- 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.
- For best results, take Dopah 250 at the same time every day. Take last dose of the day at bedtime.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- May cause dizziness and lightheadedness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 894.
- Benowitz NL. Antihypertensive Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 173.
- Drugs.com. Methyldopa Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings.
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198.
- Michel T, Hoffman BB. Treatment of Myocardial Ischemia and Hypertension. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 773-74.