Pharmacology · single question
Gingival hyperplasia is a recognized side effect of which class of antihypertensive medication?
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Correct answer: A. Calcium channel blockers
Calcium channel blockers — including amlodipine and the more classically cited nifedipine — are a recognized cause of drug-induced gingival hyperplasia/overgrowth, alongside phenytoin (an anticonvulsant) and cyclosporine (an immunosuppressant), forming the classic three-drug-class list for this side effect.