Periodontics · single question
A patient's medication list accompanies a photo of generalized GINGIVAL OVERGROWTH. The drug most likely responsible is:
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Correct answer: A. Nifedipine (a calcium-channel blocker)
- A. Correct. Nifedipine (along with phenytoin and cyclosporine) classically causes drug-influenced gingival enlargement.
- B. Metformin does not cause gingival overgrowth.
- C. ACE inhibitors are not associated with gingival overgrowth.
- D. Statins are not associated with gingival overgrowth.