Saturday 5 May 2012

eMedinewS: Makesure:A patient on amlodipine developed severe gum hypertrophy.


Situation: A patient on amlodipine developed severe gum hypertrophy.
Reaction: Oh my God! Why was amlodipine not stopped?
Lesson: Make sure that all patients on amlodipine are observed for gum hypertrophy. Gingival hyperplasia is a known side effect of amlodipine.

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