Methyldopa

CAS No.:555-30-6
Molecular formula:C10H13NO4 
Molecular weight:211.215 g/mol
Methyldopa is a drug used to lower blood pressure in people with hypertension (high blood pressure). Methyldopa lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood. This allows your blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax (widen) and your heart to beat more slowly and easily. Methyldopa is an aromatic-amino-acid decarboxylase inhibitor in man. It lowers arterial blood pressure by stimulation of central inhibitory alpha-adrenergic receptors, false neurotransmission, and/or reduction of plasma renin activity. Methyldopa is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Methyldopa has no direct effect on cardiac function and usually does not reduce glomerular filtration rate, renal blood flow or filtration fraction.