Emdopa 250mg Tablet

Short Description

Emdopa 250mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and high blood pressure during pregnancy.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Emdopa 250mg Tablet can be taken alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. You may take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. You should take this medicine as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill but if you stop taking this medicine your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

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. Emdopa 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Emdopa 250mg Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Breastfeeding Warning

Inform your doctor if you are planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Emdopa 250mg Tablet is an alpha-2 agonist. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

For best results, take Emdopa 250mg 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.