Dopah 500 Tablet

Dopah 500 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called anti-hypertensives used in managing and treating hypertension. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the arterial walls becomes so high. If it is left untreated, will lead to various heart conditions. 

Dopah 500 Tablet contains Methyldopa, a vasodilator. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily throughout the body. Thus, it treats blood pressure effectively.

Dopah 500 Tablet should be taken as recommended by the doctor. Sometimes, it may cause common side effects such as headaches, muscle weakness, swollen ankles or feet, upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhoea, gas and dry mouth. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Do not use Dopah 500 Tablet if you have hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any excipients in Dopah 500 Tablet. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is necessary to inform your doctor before using the Dopah 500 Tablet. Before taking Dopah 500 Tablet, tell your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects. Do not use this medication unless prescribed by the doctor.

Dopah 500 Tablet contains Methyldopa, an anti-hypertensive used to treat Hypertension (mild, moderate or severe). It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body. Thus it helps to treat or prevent many complications caused by high blood pressure.

• Headaches
• Muscle weakness
• Swollen ankles or feet
• Upset stomach
• Sedation
• Weakness
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Gas
• Dry mouth

Inform your doctor about all of your health issues, food sensitivities, and ongoing medicines before taking the Dopah 500 Tablet. Do not use Dopah 500 Tablet if you have hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any excipients in this medicine. You should not take Dopah 500 Tablet if breastfeeding or pregnant unless a doctor has recommended it. Inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions: active hepatic diseases, such as acute hepatitis and active cirrhosis; depression; being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs); a catecholamine-secreting tumour, such as phaeochromocytoma or paraganglioma; or porphyria (Disorders resulting from a build-up of certain chemicals related to red blood cell proteins).

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking antibacterial medications (e.g. furazolidone), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (e.g. phenelzine, isocarboxazid, rasagiline), anti-fungal medication (e.g. ketoconazole, levoketoconazole), antirheumatic drug (e.g. Leflunomide), cholesterol-lowering medications (e.g. lomitapide, mipomersen), and chemotherapy medication (e.g. procarbazine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Dopah 500 Tablet may interact with various disease conditions, including liver, hepatic, depression, neuroblastoma (a catecholamine-secreting tumour), porphyria (Disorders resulting from a build-up of certain chemicals related to red blood cell proteins).

• FURAZOLIDONE
• ISOCARBOXAZID
• RASAGILINE
• KETOCONAZOLE
• LEVOKETOCONAZOLE
• LEFLUNOMIDE
• LOMITAPIDE
• MIPOMERSEN
• PROCARBAZINE

• Maintain a well-balanced and healthy diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3-rich foods, and lean protein sources.
• Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
• Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure.
• Spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
• Be mindful of salt; consume no more than 2,300 mg each day.
• Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
• Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.

Hypertension: Blood pressure is the measurement of the heart's force to pump blood to all parts of the body. Hypertension is a chronic condition in which blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when the blood supply to the heart is blocked). High blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. Normal blood pressure lies between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg. If the blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or greater, it is considered hypertension.