Methyl Dopa (250 mg) [Methyldopa]

Drug brand Methyl Dopa (250 mg) is being manufactured and marketed by Unicure (India) Pvt Ltd. The main active ingredient or salt in this drug is Methyldopa. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 18.75 (arround $0.2625 US Dollar)

Generic :	Methyldopa
Pharma Company :	Unicure (India) Pvt Ltd
Brand Label :	Methyl Dopa (250 mg)
Preparation Type :	Tablet
Single Dose :	1 Tablet
Composition :	Methyldopa-250 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :	10 Tablet
Price Unit :	Rs 1.88
Price Pack :	Rs 18.75 INR (arround $0.2625 US Dollar)

Drug details for Methyl Dopa (250 mg)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredient or salt in Methyl Dopa (250 mg) is Methyldopa.

Methyldopa is used to treat high blood pressure. Methyldopa is in a class of medications called antihypertensives. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.

High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

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Generic Drug Substitutes for : Methyl Dopa (250 mg)

There are 6 brands listed here as Generic Substitutes for Methyl Dopa (250 mg), which have same salt or similar Generic composition (i.e. Methyldopa-250 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a generic version of the prescribed drug brand, if any. So far as quality and performance of generic version is concerned, mostly, Generics with the same active ingredient (here i.e. Methyldopa-250 mg), are just as appropriate and effective for patient treatment as otherwise, the prescribed branded one

Brand	Price (Rs.)	Brand	Price (Rs.)
Aldopam (250 mg)	32.84	Alphadopa (250 mg)	21.77
Dopagyt (250 mg)	15.29	Emdopa (250 mg)	30.48
Gynapres (250 mg)	26.60	Sembrina (250 mg)	24.14

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