Emdopa 250mg Tablet

Welcome to the information page for Emdopa 250mg Tablet, brought to you by Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. This product contains the active ingredient Methyldopa (250mg) and is indicated for Hypertension (high blood pressure),Opioid withdrawal. Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

MRP: ₹ 30.5
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Methyldopa (250mg)
Brand: Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure),Opioid withdrawal

Description

Emdopa 250mg Tablet 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
Emdopa 250mg Tablet 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 Emdopa 250mg Tablet 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.

Cautions

Liver:	UNSAFE: Emdopa 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Emdopa 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Emdopa 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended for dose adjustment.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Emdopa 250mg Tablet 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: Emdopa 250mg Tablet 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.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Emdopa 250mg Tablet 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.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Emdopa 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Centrally Acting Alpha-2 Agonists
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Phenylalanine derivative

Uses of Emdopa 250mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure) Opioid withdrawal

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Emdopa 250mg Tablet, 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.

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