Gingival Hypertrophy

Drug-induced gingival overgrowth is most commonly associated with 3 types of drugs- 

 

• Anticonvulsant (Phenytoin, Sodium valproate) 

• Immunosuppressant (Cyclosporine A, Tacrolimus, Sirolimus)

• Calcium channel blockers (Nifedipine, Verapamil, Diltiazem, Amlodipine)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gingivitis_(crop).jpg#/media/File:Gingivitis_(crop).jpgFigure- Gingival enlargement 

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