Amlodipine induced gingival hyperplasia: a rare entity.
Drug induced gingival hyperplasia is an uncommon entity. Anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants and calcium channel blockers are often implicated. We report a case of a 52-year old male who developed amlodipine induced gingival hyperplasia. The etiology and treatment modalities are discussed.
Bhatia
Vineet
V
Mittal
Ajay
A
Parida
Ashok K
AK
Talwar
Rajesh
R
Kaul
Upendra
U
D017311:Amlodipine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000379:methods
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