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Pronunciation |
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(klor
oh THYE a zide & meth il DOE
pa) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Aldoclor® |
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Generic
Available |
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No |
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Synonyms |
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Methyldopa and Chlorothiazide |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Antihypertensive Agent, Combination |
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Use |
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Treatment of hypertension |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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D |
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Usual Dosage |
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Oral: 1 tablet 2-3 times/day for first 48 hours, then
adjust |
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Cardiovascular
Considerations |
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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. |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Dosage Forms |
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Tablet:
250: Chlorothiazide 250 mg and methyldopa 250 mg
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