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Chlorothiazide and Methyldopa
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Synonyms
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Usual Dosage
Cardiovascular Considerations
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(klor oh THYE a zide & meth il DOE pa)

U.S. Brand Names
Aldoclor®

Generic Available

No


Synonyms
Methyldopa and Chlorothiazide

Pharmacological Index

Antihypertensive Agent, Combination


Use

Treatment of hypertension


Pregnancy Risk Factor

D


Usual Dosage

Oral: 1 tablet 2-3 times/day for first 48 hours, then adjust


Cardiovascular Considerations

Combination therapy for the treatment of hypertension should be individualized for each patient. Potential advantages for chlorothiazide and methyldopa combination therapy may include improved compliance and synergistic reductions in blood pressure with an accomplished reduction in side effects. Thiazide therapy improves cardiovascular outcomes in patients with hypertension. Methyldopa is infrequently used alone for the treatment of hypertension.


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Dosage Forms

Tablet:

250: Chlorothiazide 250 mg and methyldopa 250 mg


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