Gingival hyperplasia induced by Nifedipine: case report

Nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, is commonly used in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. In this paper a case report is presented which describes a patient medicated with Nifedipine for angina pectoris and arterial hypertension, who developed severe gingival hyperplasia.

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Main Authors: Đurić Milanko (Author), Pićurić Ivana (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Serbian Medical Society - Dental Section, Belgrade, 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, is commonly used in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. In this paper a case report is presented which describes a patient medicated with Nifedipine for angina pectoris and arterial hypertension, who developed severe gingival hyperplasia.
Item Description:10.2298/SGS0204090D
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