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

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Author Details : Ambujakshi Manjunatha Vinayaka*, Gunjiganur Vemanaradhya Gayathri, Mavinakote Gowda Triveni

Volume : 7, Issue : 3, Year : 2021

Article Page : 182-185

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jooo.2021.054

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Abstract

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

How to cite : Vinayaka A M, Gayathri G V , Triveni M G, A clinico-histopathological report on low dose of amlodipine: A third-generation calcium channel blocker-induced gingival overgrowth. J Oral Med Oral Surg Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2021;7(3):182-185

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