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[Gingival hyperplasia associated with amlodipine]

P Infante Cossío1, J Torelló Iserte, F Espín Gálvez

  • 1Servicio de Cirugía Maxilo Facial y Estomatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla.

Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
|February 1, 1997
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Drug-induced gingival hyperplasia, a side effect of medications like amlodipine, is discussed. This study explores the causes, presentation, and treatment of amlodipine-induced gingival hyperplasia.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Oral Medicine
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Drug-induced gingival hyperplasia is a known adverse effect associated with specific medications.
  • Phenytoin, cyclosporine, and calcium channel blockers are primary drug classes linked to this condition.

Observation:

  • Amlodipine, a dihydropyridine-derived calcium channel blocker, is implicated in causing gingival hyperplasia.
  • This review examines the clinical and histological features of amlodipine-induced gingival hyperplasia.

Findings:

  • The study discusses potential pathogenic mechanisms underlying amlodipine's effect on gingival tissue.
  • Therapeutic strategies for managing amlodipine-induced gingival hyperplasia are explored.

Implications:

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  • Understanding amlodipine's role in gingival hyperplasia aids in clinical diagnosis and management.
  • This information is crucial for healthcare providers prescribing amlodipine and for patients experiencing related symptoms.