<prompt> Which of the following is the mechanism of action of methyl dopa?Blockade of beta-adrenergic receptorsAgonism of alpha 2 receptorsBlockade of alpha 2 receptorsAgonism of beta 2 receptors.  <response>: So, both the Methyl dopa clonidine are used as Anti- hypeensive drugs. KEY POINTS ABOUT METHYL DOPA Its a prodrug DOC in pregnancy induced hypeension but if both Labetalol and Methyl dopa are given in option mark Labetalol as the drug of choice SE of Methyl Dopa - Hemolytic Anemia 