D008750Level 6

Methyldopa

**Definition:** An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that has both central and peripheral nervous system effects. Its primary clinical use is as an antihypertensive agent.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.092.311.200.538 - D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.175.200.538 - D12.125.072.050.685.400.600 - D12.125.072.050.875.130.600

**Synonyms:** - alpha-Methyl-L-Dopa - Alphamethyldopa - alpha-Methyldopa

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