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Meaning of "methyldopa" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD METHYLDOPA

From methyl + d( ihydr) o( xy) p( henyl) a( lanine).
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PRONUNCIATION OF METHYLDOPA

methyldopa  [ˌmiːθaɪlˈdəʊpə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF METHYLDOPA

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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Methyldopa is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES METHYLDOPA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Methyldopa

Methyldopa (L-α-Methyl-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine; Aldomet, Aldoril, Dopamet, Dopegyt, etc.) is an alpha-adrenergic agonist (selective for α2-adrenergic receptors) psychoactive drug used as a sympatholytic or antihypertensive. Its use is now mostly deprecated following the introduction of alternative safer classes of agents. However, it continues to have a role in otherwise difficult to treat hypertension and gestational hypertension (previously known as pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)). It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.

Definition of methyldopa in the English dictionary

The definition of methyldopa in the dictionary is a drug used to treat hypertension. Formula: C10H13NO4.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH METHYLDOPA


coper
ˈkəʊpə
dopa
ˈdəʊpə
doper
ˈdəʊpə
Europa
jʊˈrəʊpə
groper
ˈɡrəʊpə
hoper
ˈhəʊpə
interloper
ˈɪntəˌləʊpə
L-dopa
ɛlˈdəʊpə
levodopa
ˌliːvəʊˈdəʊpə
loper
ˈləʊpə
moper
ˈməʊpə
opah
ˈəʊpə
roper
ˈrəʊpə
scopa
ˈskəʊpə
sloper
ˈsləʊpə
soaper
ˈsəʊpə
Soper
ˈsəʊpə
sopor
ˈsəʊpə
stoper
ˈstəʊpə
toper
ˈtəʊpə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE METHYLDOPA

methylal
methylamine
methylase
methylate
methylated spirit
methylated spirits
methylation
methylator
methylbuta-1,3-diene
methylcellulose
methylene
methylene blue
methylene chloride
methylene dichloride
methylic
methylmercury
methylnaphthalene
methylphenidate
methylphenol
methylthionine chloride

WORDS THAT END LIKE METHYLDOPA

Arequipa
Capa
culpa
go back to the pa
grandpa
grappa
kappa
limpa
napa
pa
papa
pipa
pupa
scarpa
spa
Tampa
tapa
Tegucigalpa
tepa
vespa

Synonyms and antonyms of methyldopa in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «methyldopa» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF METHYLDOPA

Find out the translation of methyldopa to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of methyldopa from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «methyldopa» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

甲基多巴
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

metildopa
570 millions of speakers

English

methyldopa
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मिथाइलडोपा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ميثيل دوبا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

метилдопа
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

metildopa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

methyldopa
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

méthyldopa
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Methyldopa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Methyldopa
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メチルドーパ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

메틸 도파
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Methyldopa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

methyldopa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

methyldopa
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मॅथिल्डोपा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

metildopa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

metildopa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

metylodopa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

метилдопа
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

metildopa
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεθυλοντόπα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

metieldopa
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

metyldopa
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

metyldopa
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of methyldopa

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «METHYLDOPA»

The term «methyldopa» is normally little used and occupies the 111.250 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «METHYLDOPA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «methyldopa» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «methyldopa» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about methyldopa

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «METHYLDOPA»

Discover the use of methyldopa in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to methyldopa and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry of Antihypertensive Agents
L-Tyrosine, 3-hydroxy-a-methyI sesquihydrate L-3-(3 ,4-dihydroxypheny 1 )-2- methy lalanine sesquihydrate C10H13NO4 • 3/2H2O Mr = 238.24 A. PROPERTIES Methyldopa is a white to yellowish-white, odorless powder. Moderately soluble ...
Gyorgy Szasz, Zsuzsanna Budvari-Barany, 1990
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Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation: Handbook of ...
Drugs such as some ^-receptor blockers (la- betalol, metoprolol, propranolol). a - methyldopa and hydralazine have been widely used during pregnancy without apparent adverse fetal effects (Rubin l998). If these medications do not work. a ...
Christof Schaefer, 2001
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Australian Drug Guide
Checklist Age: The elderly may be more sensitive to the blood pressure lowering effect of methyldopa and light-headedness, poor balance, giddiness and falls can result. Starting doses should be small and gradually adjusted, with the effects ...
Jonathan Upfal, 2006
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Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions: Clinical Implications ...
Thus, the pharmacokinetic interaction could reduce the antihypertensive effects of methyldopa and might contribute to compromised iron status, particularly in individuals with iron deficiency or susceptible to depleted iron stores. Ferrous iron ...
Mitchell Bebel Stargrove, Jonathan Treasure, Dwight L. McKee, 2008
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High Blood Pressure for Dummies
Sleepiness: When methyldopa is first taken, the patient should be cautious about driving and running other complicated machinery. Because the drug has been found safe for pregnant women, it's often the first choice for pregnant women with  ...
Alan L. Rubin, 2011
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Meyler's Side Effects of Cardiovascular Drugs
The presynaptic alpha-adrenoceptor agonists, particularly methyldopa and clonidine, are agonists at presynaptic alpha2-adrenoceptors. Guanabenz, guanfacine, and tiamenidine appear to be qualitatively similar to clonidine; clear evidence of ...
Jeffrey K. Aronson, 2009
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The AARP Guide to Pills: Essential Information on More Than ...
METHYLDOPA (Aldomet®) is an antihypertensive. Methyldopa affects nerve centers in the brain that control blood vessels. As blood vessels relax, methyldopa relieves high blood pressure (hypertension). Methyldopa is not a cure and has to ...
Maryanne Hochadel, 2006
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Modern Pharmacology with Clinical Applications
Pharmacological Actions The primary hemodynamic alteration responsible for the hypotensive effects of a-methyldopa remains in dispute. When the patient is supine, the reduction in blood pressure produced by a-methyldopa correlates best ...
Charles R. Craig, Robert E. Stitzel, 2004
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Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
antihypertensive effect of the methyldopa during prolonged therapy can result. Pharmacokinetics (18). The oral bioavailability of methyldopa ranges from 20-50 % and varies among individuals. Optimum blood pressure response occurs in ...
David A. Williams, William O. Foye, Thomas L. Lemke, 2002
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PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs, 9th Edition
What is Methyldopa? Methyldopa is used to treat high blood pressure. it is effective when used alone or with other high blood pressure medications. What is the most important information I should know about Methyldopa? Before you begin ...
Pocket Books, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «METHYLDOPA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term methyldopa is used in the context of the following news items.
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US import ban imposed on Indian pharma firm
Emcure's site in Pune was also involved in a recall initiated by Israeli drug-maker Teva Pharmaceuticals last year involving methyldopa pills. «Royal Society of Chemistry, Jul 15»
2
Safety Check: Pregnancy and Antidepressant Drugs
Category A or B: Known to be safe and includes medications like levothyroxine (thyroid hormone replacement), methyldopa (used for high ... «University of Rochester Newsroom, Jun 15»
3
Consensus statement collects recommendations on three disorders …
... of water and sodium chloride, fludrocortisone, pyridostigmine, midodrine, low-dose propranolol and chlonine or alpha-methyldopa (for those ... «Healio, May 15»
4
Dr. Reddy's expanding injectable drug offerings, seeking deals
Founded by chemical engineer K. Anji Reddy in 1984, the company started off exporting the bulk ingredient for methyldopa, an off-patent ... «Livemint, Mar 15»
5
Sagent shifts production in-house after US FDA concerns about …
The Emcure site in Pune was involved in a recall initiated by Teva Pharmaceuticals last year that involved nearly 23,000 bottles of methyldopa ... «In-PharmaTechnologist.com, Feb 15»
6
Hyderabad Blues
They read some extracts from the book, stumbling over words such as Metronidazole, methyldopa. Satish Reddy's schoolmate, filmmaker ... «Outlook, Jan 15»
7
NPPA fixes and revises prices of 52 formulation packs
... iodine and isosorbide dinitrate; ascorbic acid, chlorpromazine, methyldopa and vitamin A; ciprofloxacin hydrochloride; and glucose. «pharmabiz.com, Dec 14»
8
Need for thorough investigation stressed
Hypertensive pregnant women should be treated in specialist clinics (older drugs are safer for the foetus such as methyldopa or labetolol with ... «Irish Medical Times, Dec 14»
9
Antidiabetic Agents: Preconception Considerations
As such, these agents should be discontinued prior to pregnancy and replaced, if needed, with another antihypertensive, such as methyldopa, ... «Medscape, Nov 14»
10
Preventing falls in older people
ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, hydralazine, methyldopa. Diuretics. bendroflumethiazide, furosemide ... «The Pharmaceutical Journal, Oct 14»

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