Alphadopa Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering the blood pressure helps prevent future heart attack and stroke. This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy.

Alphadopa Tablet are used to prevent attacks of migraine and similar types of headache, hot flushes that may occur in women during the menopause.

Uses of Alphadopa Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Alphadopa Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Alphadopa Tablet reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Side effects of Alphadopa Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Alphadopa

Dizziness
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth
Headache

How to use Alphadopa Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alphadopa Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Alphadopa Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alphadopa Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alphadopa Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alphadopa Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Alphadopa Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Alphadopa Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alphadopa Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

UNSAFE

Alphadopa Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Alphadopa Tablet

₹2.42/Tablet

AM Dopa 250mg Tablet

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₹4.68/tablet

93% costlier

Emdopa 250mg Tablet

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₹3.05/tablet

26% costlier

Dopah 250 Tablet

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₹17.5/tablet

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GYNAPRES 250MG TABLET

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₹7.14/tablet

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Aldopam 250mg Tablet

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₹3.28/tablet

36% costlier

Quick tips

For best results, take Alphadopa Tablet at the same time every day. Take last dose of the day at bedtime.
May cause dizziness and lightheadedness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
Your doctor may monitor liver function. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylalanine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Alpha 2-adrenoceptors agonist (Central sympatholytics)

Patient concerns

Hi Is alphadopa 500 mg safe to eat if 250 mg is not available

Dr. Saurabh Arora

Cardiology

y r u taking this

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done

High blood sugar lavel. Gallstone. High blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

User feedback

Patients taking Alphadopa Tablet

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39%

Twice A Day

39%

Once A Day

16%

Alternate Day

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Twice A Month

Once A Month

*Four Times A Day

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