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Calcium channel blocker induced gingival overgrowth.

Abstract
Gingival overgrowth occurs with phenytoin, cyclosporin, and calcium antagonists. It can be disfiguring and painful. The prevalence of gingival overgrowth with the use of calcium antagonists may be as high as 38%. The prevalence with nifedipine may be greater than with other calcium blockers. Overgrowth occurs 3.3-times more commonly in men than in women. Plaque control is necessary. Some patients may require gingival surgery.
AuthorsL Michael Prisant, Wayne Herman
JournalJournal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) (J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich)) 2002 Jul-Aug Vol. 4 Issue 4 Pg. 310-1 ISSN: 1524-6175 [Print] United States
PMID12147940 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
CopyrightCopyright 2002 Le Jacq Communications, Inc.
Chemical References
  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Nifedipine
Topics
  • Calcium Channel Blockers (adverse effects)
  • Gingival Hypertrophy (chemically induced)
  • Humans
  • Nifedipine (adverse effects)

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