What is Dopegyt used for?

For the treatment of hypertension.

How does Dopegyt work?

Pharmacotherapeutic group: antiadrenergic agents; ATC code: C02AB Mechanism of action It appears that several mechanisms of action account for the clinically useful effects of methyldopa and the current generally accepted view is that its principal action is on the central nervous system.

What are the side effects of Dopegyt?

Sedation, (usually transient), may occur during the initial period of therapy or whenever the dose is increased. If affected, patients should not attempt to drive, or operate machinery. Headache, asthenia or weakness may be noted as early and transient symptoms. The following convention has been utilised for the classification of frequency: Very common (≥1/10), common (≥1/100 and <1/10), uncommon (≥1/1000 and <1/100), rare (≥1/10,000 and <1/1000), very rare (< 1/10,000) and not known (cannot be

Who should NOT take Dopegyt?

Methyldopa is contra-indicated in patients with: - Depression - Active hepatic disease such as acute hepatitis and active cirrhosis - Hypersensitivity (including hepatic disorders associated with previous methyldopa therapy) to methyldopa or to any of the other ingredients listed in section 6.1 - Therapy with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)- with a catecholamine-secreting tumour such as phaeochromocytoma or paraganglioma - Porphyria.

Does Dopegyt interact with other medications?

Alcohol concomitant use may enhance the hypotensive effect. Alprostadil concomitant use may enhance the hypotensive effect. Analgesics NSAIDs antagonise the hypotensive effect. Anxiolytics and hypnotics Concomitant use may enhance the hypotensive effect. Beta-blockers Concomitant use may enhance the hypotensive effect. Calcium-channel blockers Concomitant use may enhance the hypotensive effect. Corticosteroids Concomitant use may antagonise the hypotensive effect. Diuretics Concomitant use may e

Can Dopegyt be used during pregnancy?

Pregnancy Methyldopa has been used under close medical supervision for the treatment of hypertension during pregnancy. There was no clinical evidence that methyldopa caused foetal abnormalities or affected the neonate. Published reports of the use of methyldopa during all trimesters indicate that if this drug is used during pregnancy the possibility of foetal harm appears remote. Methyldopa crosses the placental barrier and appears in cord blood. Although no obvious teratogenic effects have been

What ATC class does Dopegyt belong to?

Dopegyt: ATC C02AB01. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

OTC

Dopegyt

250 mg, Tabletki

INN: Methyldopum

Data updated: 2026-04-11

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Tabletki

Dosage

250 mg

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