A clinico-histopathological report on low dose of amlodipine: A third-generation calcium channel blocker-induced gingival overgrowth

Authors : Ambujakshi Manjunatha Vinayaka , Ambujakshi Manjunatha Vinayaka , Gunjiganur Vemanaradhya Gayathri, Gunjiganur Vemanaradhya Gayathri, Mavinakote Gowda Triveni, Mavinakote Gowda Triveni

DOI : 10.18231/j.jooo.2021.054

Volume : 7

Issue : 3

Year : 2021

Page No : 182-185

This clinical & histopathological report describes the clinical features, mechanism of action on drugs causing drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO), diagnosis and management of patients with arterial hypertension with the regular usage of amlodipine drug. The report also highlights the importance of an involvement of cardiologist and his/her vital role in the management of amlodipine-induced gingival overgrowth.

Keywords: Amlodipine, Cardiologist, Clinical & histopathological report, Drug­induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO), Arterial hypertension

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