Amlodipine-induced gingival hyperplasia.
Gingival hyperplasia can occur during use of drugs such as diphenylhydantoin, cyclosporine and nifedipine. We report, three cases of gingival hyperplasia induced by amlodipine, a second generation calcium channel blocker. Exact cause of induction of thehyperplasia is not known. Individual variation in metabolism of the drug may be a factor.
Routray
S N
SN
Department of Cardiology, SCB Medical College, Cuttack 753 001, Orissa.
Mishra
T K
TK
Pattnaik
U K
UK
Satapathy
C
C
Mishra
C K
CK
Behera
M
M
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017311:Amlodipine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D017311:Amlodipine