: Methyldopa (MD), chemically also known as “α-methyl-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine” is a catechol derivative or catecholamine, it is commonly used as an antihypertensive agent. The MD is a centrally acting alpha2 -adrenoreceptor agonist, which decreases the sympathetic tone and creates a drop in blood pressure [1]
Methyldopa is colorless or nearly-colorless crystals or a white to yellowish-white colorless fine powder, which may contain friable mass [2]. This drug is lipophilic in nature.[3] slightly soluble in water, very little soluble in ethanol (96%); almost insoluble in chloroform and ether. This drug is freely soluble in dilute mineral acids [4]. The molecular formula of the drug is (C10H13NO4•1.5H2O) [5] and molecular weight of the drug
Methyldopa is colorless or nearly-colorless crystals or a white to yellowish-white colorless fine powder, which may contain friable mass [2]. This drug is lipophilic in nature.[3] slightly soluble in water, very little soluble in ethanol (96%); almost insoluble in chloroform and ether. This drug is freely soluble in dilute mineral acids [4]. The molecular formula of the drug is (C10H13NO4•1.5H2O) [5] and molecular weight of the drug