Drug Summary

  Drug name:  methyldopa
  Chemical name:  Methyldopa (L,-)
  Formula:  C₁₀H₁₃NO₄
  Weight:   211.2145
  CAS no:  555-30-6
  DrugBank link:  DB00968
  Description:  An alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that has both central and peripheral nervous system effects. Its primary clinical use is as an antihypertensive agent. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For use in the treatment of hypertension.