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This is a Medicine Prescription from Sakthini Nursing Home, issued by Dr. S. Sakthivel, M.D.
Patient Details:
  • Name: Amma
  • Age/Sex: 21 / F
  • Date: 09/08/26
Prescribed Medicines:
S.No.MedicineMMDENA/BQty.
1T. Methylgopa (likely Methyldopa)11-1A12
2T. Amba-P (likely Amlodipine + some combination)11-1B12
Column Key:
  • M = காலை (Morning)
  • MD = மதியம் (Midday/Afternoon)
  • E = மாலை (Evening)
  • N = இரவு (Night)
  • A/B = அபி/அமு (Before/After food)
The prescription is signed by the doctor at the bottom (SNH01).

Used for

The two medicines prescribed are used for high blood pressure (Hypertension).

1. T. Methyldopa (Methylgopa)

  • Primary use: Treatment of hypertension, especially in pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)
  • It is a centrally acting antihypertensive
  • Very commonly prescribed for pregnant women with high BP because it is safe for the baby
  • Also used in chronic hypertension

2. T. Amba-P (likely Amlodipine + combination)

  • Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker
  • Used to treat hypertension and angina (chest pain)
  • Relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow
  • The "-P" may indicate a combination with Paracetamol or another agent

Key Point

Since the patient is a 21-year-old female, the use of Methyldopa strongly suggests this may be a case of:
  • Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), or
  • Gestational hypertension / Preeclampsia
Methyldopa is the drug of choice for managing high blood pressure during pregnancy because it is well-studied and considered safe for both mother and baby.
⚠️ This is for informational purposes only. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
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