AM Dopa 500mg 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.

AM Dopa 500mg 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 AM Dopa Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of AM Dopa Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. AM Dopa 500mg 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 AM Dopa 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 AM Dopa

Dizziness
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth
Headache

How to use AM Dopa 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. AM Dopa 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid AM Dopa 500mg 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 AM Dopa 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

AM Dopa 500mg 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

AM Dopa 500mg 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

AM Dopa 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

AM Dopa 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of AM Dopa 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

UNSAFE

AM Dopa 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

For best results, take AM Dopa 500mg 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

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User feedback

Patients taking AM Dopa 500mg Tablet

Twice A Day

43%

Once A Day

43%

Thrice A Day

14%

What are you using AM Dopa Tablet for?

High blood pr*

75%

Others

25%

*High blood pressure

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

78%

Average

22%

What were the side-effects while using AM Dopa 500mg Tablet?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take AM Dopa Tablet?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

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References

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Benowitz NL. Antihypertensive Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 173.
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