Open AccessAmlodipine‐induced gingival enlargement
Author(s) -
Koratala Abhilash,
Jamalpur Indirakshi,
Mogili Harikrishna Reddy
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1132
Subject(s) - gingival enlargement , medicine , gingivectomy , amlodipine , calcineurin , tacrolimus , drug , calcium channel , intensive care medicine , dermatology , dentistry , pharmacology , surgery , calcium , blood pressure , transplantation
Key Clinical Message The three most common classes of medications implicated in drug‐induced gum enlargement are anticonvulsives, calcineurin inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers. Treatment primarily consists of withdrawing the offending agent whenever possible, in addition to maintaining good oral hygiene. Gingivectomy or flap surgery may be needed in resistant cases.