Open AccessAmlodipine induced generalized gingival overgrowth: A clinical case
Author(s) -
Sayani Shome,
Amitabha De,
Ghosh Arup,
Ankita Saraf
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
ip archives of cytology and histopathology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2581-5725
pISSN - 2456-9267
DOI - 10.18231/j.achr.2021.030
Subject(s) - amlodipine , nifedipine , medicine , gingival enlargement , calcium channel blocker , calcium channel , dermatology , calcium , dentistry , blood pressure
Calcium channel blockers (CCB) like Amlodipine, Nifedipine etc are widely used as anti-hypertensive drugs which on chronic intake shows gingival enlargement. It is an iatrogenic response of gingival tissue to these drugs along with other category of medications like antiepileptics and immunosuppressants. A unique case of long standing gingival overgrowth due to prolonged usage of CCB such as Amlodipine in a geriatric patient are portrayed herewith clinical, histopathological attributes and management protocol.