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methyldopa

American  
[meth-uhl-doh-puh] / ˌmɛθ əlˈdoʊ pə /

noun

Pharmacology.

  1. a white powder, C 1 0 H 1 3 NO 4 , used in the treatment of hypertension.

methyldopa British  
/ ˌmiːθaɪlˈdəʊpə /

noun

  1. a drug used to treat hypertension. Formula: C 10 H 13 NO 4

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Etymology

Origin of methyldopa

First recorded in 1950–55; methyl- + dopa

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In general, methyldopa and labetalol are the recommended antihypertensives for use during pregnancy.

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