Is Methyldopa safe to use in patients with liver disease?

Methyldopa can cause serious liver damage on rare occasions. In some patients, this can be life-threatening. It is better to avoid methyldopa in patients with liver disease .

Is Methyldopa safe to use during pregnancy?

Methyldopa is used to treat high blood pressure in pregnancy . This drug can prevent complications caused by high blood pressure in pregnancy and a related condition called pre-eclampsia .

Does Methyldopa cause weight gain?

Methyldopa can cause swelling or weight gain , which can be dangerous in patients with heart failure. Consult a physician immediately if you experience weight gain while taking this medication .

Does Methyldopa affect heart rate?

Methyldopa reduced the mean arterial pressure and peripheral resistance without significantly affecting heart rate or cardiac output .

Does Methyldopa cause depression?

Methyldopa causes depression by decreasing dopamine levels, and dopamine is a major neurotransmitter in the reward system .

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Pyloric Stenosis in Adults - References

Creator: Dr. Simi Paknikar
Keywords: Pyloric stenosis, hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, gastric outlet obstruction, pyloric stenosis surgery

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Last Updated on Dec 06, 2019

References:

Pyloric Stenosis - (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pyloric-stenosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351416)
Idiopathic Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis in an Adult, a Potential Mimic of Gastric Carcinoma - (https://www.hindawi.com/journals/pri/2010/614280/#B16)
Everything You Should Know About Pyloric Stenosis - (https://www.healthline.com/health/pyloric-stenosis)
Pyloric Stenosis - An Overview - (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyloric_stenosis)
Adult Idiopathic Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis - (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664612003385)

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Dr. Nithin Jayan

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Nov 20, 2013
Last Updated on Dec 06, 2019

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