Abstract

Amlodipine is a common drug used to treat hypertension and is generally considered safe. The potential of amlodipine-induced gum hypertrophy was a rare occurrence. We described a 66-year-old woman who developed gum hypertrophy after taking amlodipine for eight months. The patient reported tenderness and difficulty maintaining her oral hygiene, and physical examination revealed an overgrowth of gum tissue around her teeth. The drug was discontinued, and the gum hypertrophy improved within two weeks along with the maintenance of oral hygiene. Therefore, we concluded she had gum or gingival hypertrophy as an adverse reaction to amlodipine.

Details

Title
Drug-induced gum hypertrophy: A case report
Author
Hassan, Husna; Draman, Nani; Azidah Abdul Kadir
First page
em627
Section
Case Report
Publication year
2025
Publication date
Feb 2025
e-ISSN
25163507
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3172287531
Copyright
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