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2021•Journal of Oral Medicine Oral Surgery Oral Pathology and Oral RadiologyOpen access

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

V. Manjunatha, Gayathri Gunjiganur Vemanaradhya, Triveni Mavinakote Gowda

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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.

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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.

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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.

Key concepts: Amlodipine, Calcium channel blocker, Medicine, Drug, Pharmacology, Internal medicine, Calcium, Blood pressure

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