Active Ingredient Methyldopa
Active Ingredient Details
What is Methyldopa?
An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that has both central and peripheral nervous system effects. Its primary clinical use is as an antihypertensive agent.
What is the usage for Methyldopa?
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Methyldopa works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
How many products in the NDC database contain Methyldopa?
The NDC database has 5 products with the active ingredient Methyldopa. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.
NDC Products with Methyldopa
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15894-0038 | Proprietary Name: | Methyldopa | Powder | Teva Api India Limited | ACTIVE | ||
| 52423-0100 | Proprietary Name: | Methyldopa | Powder | Sicor Societa' Italiana Corticosteroidi S.r.l. | ACTIVE | ||
| 62135-321 | Proprietary Name: Methyldopa | Methyldopa | Tablet, Film Coated | Oral | Chartwell Rx, Llc | ACTIVE | |
| 62135-322 | Proprietary Name: Methyldopa | Methyldopa | Tablet, Film Coated | Oral | Chartwell Rx, Llc | ACTIVE | |
| 67628-3001 | Proprietary Name: | Methyldopa | Powder | Zhejiang Chiral Medicine Chemicals Co., Ltd. | ACTIVE |