Abstract |
The authors report the cases of three male patients, aged 36, 54 and 52 years, who developed gingival hypertrophy during treatment with nifedipine at a dose of 40 mg/daily. Hypertrophy was the same as that observed in patients treated with anti-convulsive or cytostatic drugs, and may probably be due to interference with calcium ions and local factors. Full recovery was achieved by suspending nifedipine treatment in all patients.
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Authors | G Doria, F Cangemi, M Gulizia, P Lo Giudice, A Circo |
Journal | Minerva cardioangiologica
(Minerva Cardioangiol)
Vol. 38
Issue 3
Pg. 97-100
(Mar 1990)
ISSN: 0026-4725 [Print] Italy |
Vernacular Title | Su tre casi di iperplasia gengivale in corso di terapia con Nifedipina. |
PMID | 2348911
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Gingival Hyperplasia
(chemically induced, pathology)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nifedipine
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Time Factors
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