title: Amlodipine induced gingival hyperplasia: a rare entity.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: Vineet
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Bhatia
authors.forename: Ajay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mittal
authors.forename: Ashok K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Parida
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Talwar
authors.forename: Upendra
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Kaul
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D017311:Amlodipine