Treatment of drug-induced gingival enlargement
These include B-blockers, diuretics or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Drug-induced gingival overgrowth has not been reported with any of these drugs.
What medications can cause gingival hyperplasia?
Drug-induced gingival overgrowth is a side effect associated principally with 3 types of drugs: anticonvulsant (phenytoin), immunosuppressant (cyclosporine A), and various calcium channel blockers (nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem).
Which hypertensive drug causes gingival hyperplasia?
Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, used as antihypertensive drug has been found associated with gingival hyperplasia.
