A2 5/10 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

A2 Benefits & Uses

A2 is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Angina

A2 Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Atenolol (25 mg)/tablet
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Atenolol (25- 50 mg)/tablet
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Atenolol (25 mg)/tablet

A2 Related Warnings

Is the use of A2 safe for pregnant women?

A2 may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take A2 again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of A2 safe during breastfeeding?

A2 can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of A2 on the Kidneys?

A2 may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of A2 on the Liver?

A2 can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of A2 on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking A2. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of A2 with Other Drugs

A2 should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Ampicillin

Clonidine

Moderate

Clotrimazole

Clarithromycin

A2 Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take A2 unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about A2

Is this A2 habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that A2 is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking A2 you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take A2 only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, A2 cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

A2 Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and A2

Taking A2 with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and A2

Consuming A2 with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about A2

Question almost 5 years ago

Does A2 cause memory loss?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, use of A2 has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take A2 with telmisatan?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, A2 can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of A2 and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Question about 5 years ago

How to take [Mediciine]?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

A2 comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.

Question over 5 years ago

What is A2?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

A2 is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).

Question over 5 years ago

How does A2 work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

A2 is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.