Categories: Prescription Medication
Description:
Methyldopa is a centrally acting antihypertensive that has historically been used to manage chronic hypertension in pregnancy and is considered safe for both mother and fetus. While it is well tolerated, it has a slower onset of action and is less effective for acute blood pressure control, so it is not typically used in severe or emergent preeclampsia. It's more commonly used for long-term outpatient management rather than in the acute inpatient setting.
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AI generated Summary: Based on the single expert review, Methyldopa appears to be a safe and well-established treatment for chronic hypertension during pregnancy. However, due to its slow onset and modest potency, it is not considered suitable for acute blood pressure control in severe preeclampsia cases and is generally reserved for long-term outpatient use.
Methyldopa is a safe, well-established antihypertensive used primarily for chronic hypertension during pregnancy. Due to its slow onset and modest potency, it is not suitable for acute blood pressure control in severe preeclampsia. It is generally reserved for long-term outpatient use rather than inpatient or emergency settings.
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