[Nicardipine-induced gingival hyperplasia: case report].
Several types of therapeutic agents may induce gingival hyperplasia. An unusual case induced by nicardipine, a calcium antagonist, is presented. The other drugs concerned are: several anticonvulsants, cyclosporin, and several other calcium antagonists. In the majority of patients for whom drug discontinuation or substitution is not possible, and for whom prophylactic measures have failed, surgical excision of gingival tissue remains the only treatment option.
Maguin
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Service de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale et Stomatologie, Hôpital Lapeyronie, 371, av. du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34295 Montpellier, France.
Yachouh
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Goudot
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D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000009:adverse effects; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009529:Nicardipine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D009529:Nicardipine