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Methyldopa is an antihypertensive drug. Methyldopa, the L -isomer of alpha-methyldopa, is levo-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylalanine. Its empirical formula is C 10 H 13 NO 4 , with a molecular weight of 211.22, and its structural formula is: Methyldopa is a white to yellowish white, odorless fine powder, and is soluble in water. Methyldopa Tablets, USP is supplied as tablets, for oral use, in two strengths: 250 mg and 500 mg of methyldopa per tablet. Inactive ingredients in the tablets are: lactose monohydrate, hypromellose , citric acid, corn starch, colloidal silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, ethyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, and polyethylene glycol. image description