Calcium channel blockers are one of the most commonly used drugs for the management of cardiovascular disorders and are known for causing gingival over growth as adverse effects. Now a days, a new drug in this family Amlodipine, is being widely used, because of its duration of action. But it is of concern to the dental practitioner that this drug too has a similar effect on gingival tissues. This paper aims at drawing the attention of dentists towards the adverse effects of amlodipine along with providing a brief review of the pharmacologic profile of this drug, its effects on the gingiva and the management of hyperplasia.
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