Gingival hyperplasia induced by Nifedipine: case report

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• Nifedipine
• gingival hyperplasia