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Drug profile · INN

methyldopa

methyldopa (ALDOMET) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — methyldopa
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

methyldopa (ALDOMET) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN methyldopa
Brand ALDOMET
Mechanism Adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist
Target Adrenergic receptor alpha-2
Route ORAL
Formulation SUSPENSION

Mechanism of action

Adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist

Primary target: Adrenergic receptor alpha-2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. BF-Methyldopa 250mg Tablet Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Healthy

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  1. US 11013707

    Administration of oral methyldopa

    Expires Mon May 20 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is methyldopa?

methyldopa (ALDOMET) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-2 agonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for methyldopa?

ALDOMET is a marketed brand name for methyldopa. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of methyldopa?

methyldopa has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.