Alpha Methyl Dopa (Noun)
Meaning
Antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed alpha-methyl-dopa to help manage the patient's high blood pressure.
- Alpha-methyl-dopa is often used in combination with other medications to treat hypertension.
- The patient was advised to take alpha-methyl-dopa twice a day to control her blood pressure.
- Alpha-methyl-dopa works by stimulating certain receptors in the brain to lower blood pressure.
- The medication alpha-methyl-dopa is available under the trade name Aldomet and is commonly used to treat high blood pressure.