Methyldopa and apgar score low Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Methyldopa Side Effects Report #5957640-8
Methyldopa side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Oct 27, 2008. Female patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Methyldopa. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apgar score low, base excess negative, blood ph decreased, blood pressure inadequately controlled, caesarean section, foetal growth retardation, premature baby, renal impairment. Methyldopa dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE, HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methyldopa Side Effects Report #5963045-6
Methyldopa side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Oct 27, 2008. Female patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Methyldopa. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apgar score low, base excess negative, blood ph decreased, blood pressure inadequately controlled, caesarean section, foetal growth retardation, neonatal disorder, premature baby. Methyldopa dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE, HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methyldopa Side Effects Report #6078569-3
Methyldopa side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BELGIUM on Jan 27, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Methyldopa. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apgar score low, bradycardia neonatal, caesarean section, condition aggravated, hypotonia neonatal, maternal condition affecting foetus, miosis, neonatal disorder. Methyldopa dosage: 750 MG OTHER. During the same period patient was treated with URAPIDIL, LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.