Annotated Medicine and Device Lists


Methyldopa

This medicine is present in:

List Section Observation
WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (2021) 12.3. Antihypertensive medicines Others observations:
Methyldopa is listed for use in the management of pregnancy-induced hypertension only. Its use in the treatment of essential hypertension is not recommended in view of the availability of more evidence of efficacy and safety of other medicines.
PAHO Strategic Fund Medicine List 6.1. Antihypertensive medicines Others observations:
Methyldopa is listed for use only in the management of pregnancy‐induced hypertension. Its use in the treatment of essential hypertension is not recommended in view of the evidence of greater efficacy and safety of other medicines (WHO 20th EML).
Peru 12.3 Anti-Hypertensives No observations
Chile Essential and Prioritized Medications No observations
Colombia 05.3 Anti-Hypertensives No observations
Venezuela (incomplete) List of Generic Medications - Venezuela No observations
Cuba 12.3 Antihipertensivos No observations

This medicine is present in:

List Section Observation
Bolivia LINAME 2011 - 2013 No observations
Venezuela (incomplete) List of Generic Medications - Venezuela No observations

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