Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dopegyt. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dopegyt 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dopegyt 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.
UNSAFE
Dopegyt may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Dopegyt should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dopegyt may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended for dose adjustment.
UNSAFE
Dopegyt is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Dopegyt 250mg Tablet
Introduction
Dopegyt 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.
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Uses of Dopegyt
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Dopegyt
Common
Dizziness
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
How to use Dopegyt
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. Dopegyt may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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How Dopegyt works
Dopegyt is an alpha-2 agonist. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
What if you forget to take Dopegyt?
If you miss a dose of Dopegyt, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
For best results, take Dopegyt 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, nause...
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Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Brief Description
Indication
Hypertension
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Hypertension
Adult: Monotherapy: Initially, 250 mg bid-tid for 2 days; adjust at intervals of at least 2 days according to response. Maintenanc...
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Child Dose
Oral
Hypertension
Child: <12 yr Initially, 10 mg/kg or 300 mg/m2 daily in 2-4 divided doses; adjust at intervals of at least 2 days according to res...
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Renal Dose
Renal Impairment
Adjust dosage frequency with renal impairment
CrCl >50 mL/min: q8hr
CrCl 10-50 mL/min: q8-12hr
CrCl <10 mL/min: q12-24hr
Contraindication
Active liver disease (e.g. acute hepatitis, active cirrhosis) or depression. Concomitant use w/ MAOIs.
Mode of Action
Methyldopa stimulates alpha 2-adrenoceptors which results in reduced sympathetic tone and fall in BP.
Precaution
Patient w/ history of haemolytic anaemia, liver disease or depression; parkinsonism, hepatic porphyria. Not intended for the treatment of phaeochromoc...
Reduced hypotensive effects with phenothiazines, TCAs and possibly, amphetamines. Additive hypotensive effects with levodopa; psychosis may also occur...
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