Calcium channel blocker (blood pressure medicine)
Last reviewed June 2026
Who is this for?
Levamlodipine is a blood pressure medicine that works by relaxing your blood vessels so blood can flow more easily, which helps lower high blood pressure and reduce strain on your heart. It is the more active and purified form of amlodipine, so it works at a lower dose.
Blocks L-type voltage-dependent calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle and cardiac tissue, preventing calcium influx and causing vasodilation, reduced peripheral vascular resistance, and decreased myocardial contractility, resulting in lowered blood pressure and reduced cardiac oxygen demand.
Prescription Required
You need a doctor's prescription to buy this drug.
Explore this drug
Take one tablet (usually 2.5 mg) once a day, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Your doctor may increase the dose to 5 mg if needed. Try to take it at the same time every day so you don't forget. Known in Nigeria as S-Amlo 2.5 Tablets.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Do not take two tablets at once to make up for it.
Buy only from licensed pharmacies — avoid roadside sellers or unverified online shops, as fake blood pressure drugs are common in Nigeria. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly even if you feel fine, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. Do not share your prescription with anyone else, even if they also have high blood pressure.
Avoid drinking alcohol as it can make your blood pressure drop too low and increase dizziness. Be careful if you are taking other blood pressure medicines like lisinopril or losartan, as the combined effect can cause dangerously low blood pressure. Also tell your doctor if you take ketoconazole or erythromycin, as they can increase the amount of levamlodipine in your blood.
Check your specific combination
Is it safe to take Levamlodipine with your other drugs?
Levamlodipine is not considered safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding — consult your doctor before using it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing a baby.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it in your car or near windows. Keep the pack tightly closed and always store out of reach of children.
For information only — not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
Names this drug is sold under — especially in Nigerian and West African pharmacies
Tap a brand for packaging, NAFDAC details and authenticity check
Counterfeit Drug Warning
Fake drugs are a serious problem in Nigeria. Always buy from a registered pharmacy. If the packaging looks different from what is described above, do not use it.