Methyldopa in the Treatment of Hypertension

Methyldopa in the Treatment of Hypertension

Contributor(s):
The Medical Annals of the District of Columbia
Gilmore, Bruce L.
Freis, Edward D.
Publication:
Medical Society of the District of Columbia, January 1965
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Methyldopa
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
In this paper, Freis evaluated the newly developed ganglion-blocking agent, methyldopa. He reported that it exhibited fewer side effects than a similar drug, guanethidine, yet it was not favored by patients since it required them to take a larger number of tablets at a greater frequency.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
6 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584929X110 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
XFBBHJ
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584929X110
Archival Collection:
The Edward D. Freis Papers (Profiles in Science)