Bhandari S, Siwakoti S, Shrestha S, Gautam K, Bhandari S. Drug-Induced Gum Overgrowth With Low-Dose Amlodipine: A Case Report.
Cureus 2022;
14:e25220. [PMID:
35755542 PMCID:
PMC9217670 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.25220]
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Abstract
Drug-induced gingival overgrowth is an adverse effect of certain drugs, including amlodipine, in genetically susceptible individuals. Although the exact mechanism of gingival hypertrophy remains unclear, a unifying multifactorial hypothesis has been constructed. Gingival hypertrophy causes difficulty in speech and mastication, poor oral hygiene, and poor aesthetic appearance. Here, we present the case of a 49-year-old woman who developed gum hypertrophy following amlodipine use for two years. Maintenance of oral hygiene and substitution of offending agent is commonly the first step in management.
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