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Alpha methyl dopa

Anti hypertensives

Description

A centrally acting sympatholytic agent

Mechanism of action

Methyldopa stimulates central α-adrenergic receptors by a false neurotransmitter (α-methylnorepinephrine) which results in reduced sympathetic tone and fall in BP.

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Mechanism of action

Methyldopa stimulates central α-adrenergic receptors by a false neurotransmitter (α-methylnorepinephrine) which results in reduced sympathetic tone and fall in BP.

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