Methyldopa
(Aldomet®, Methyldopa)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Suspension formula available from Nova Labs
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Crushing or dispersing should always be used as a last resort but current text books and resources suggest that it is likely to be safe. Clinicians should be aware that this an unlicensed use of the medication.Tablets can be crushed and dispersed in water immediately before administration. Tablet coating will not dissolve and may block tubes.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Methyldopa
Usual formulation brand names
Aldomet®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes, Aldomet®
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes, Aldomet®
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Special
Are specials or imports available?
Special
Liquid strengths
Check with manufacturers
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Check brand/special manufacturer
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
Notes
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