%0 Journal Article
%T Amlodipine‑induced reversible gum hypertrophy
%A Gutch Manish
%A Shakya Shobhit
%A Kumar Sukriti
%A Annesh Bhattacharjee
%A Rao Somendra Singh
%J Archives of Pharmacy Practice
%@ 2320-5210
%D 2016
%V 7
%N 3
%P 103-105
%X Gingival hypertrophy is a common manifestation of any pathology affecting gingival and periodontal regions. It commonly follows inflammatory disorders, Vitamin C deficiency, leukemia and due to drugs such as anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, and calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine is a third generation dihydropyridine derived calcium channel blocker commonly used to treat hypertension. Here, we describe the case of a 45‑year‑old hypertensive woman who was on amlodipine for 1 year and subsequently developed one of its rarest adverse effects, i.e., gingival hypertrophy.
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