methyldopa

/ˌmɛθəlˈdoʊpə/
noun
  1. A medication used to treat high blood pressure, especially in pregnant women.
    • She took methyldopa daily and monitored her blood pressure at home.
    • The doctor prescribed methyldopa to manage her hypertension during pregnancy.
    • Methyldopa works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure.
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