S-Amlo 2.5 Tablets (check composition)

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.

Is Levamlodipine safe to take with another 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.

• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• headache
• feeling dizzy
• feeling tired or weak
• mild stomach upset

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.

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.