Amlodipine induced gingival enlargement: A case report

Publication date: May–August 2013 Source:International Journal of Dental Science and Research, Volume 1, Issue 2 Author(s): Arti Saluja Sachdev , R. Kamala , Ankit Saha , Sudhir Shukla , Haider Iqbal , Nitin Agarwal Gingival enlargement is seen due to a large number of local and systemic factors with drugs being one of the common causative factors. Drug induced gingival hyperplasia has posed a serious concern for both patients and the clinician. A large number of drugs are associated with gingival overgrowths, of which Amlodipine a frequently used antihypertensive is a common offender. Amlodipine is being widely used because of its safety profile and duration of action. Hereby we present a case of 42-year-old hypertensive male patient who was taking Amlodipine (5 mg/day, single dose orally) from last three years and presented with a generalized diffuse gingival enlargement. This case rightly aims in showing that through altering the drug therapy and maintaining good oral hygiene we can achieve satisfactory clinical response.

Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research