Amlodipine induced generalized gingival overgrowth: A clinical case

Authors : Sayani Shome, Amit De, Arup Ghosh, Ankita Saraf

DOI : 10.18231/j.achr.2021.030

Volume : 6

Issue : 2

Year : 2021

Page No : 125-127

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.

Keywords: Drug induced gingival overgrowth, Amlodipine, Gingival fibroblast.


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