What to do about gingival hyperplasia caused by amlodipine

Gingival hyperplasia caused by amlodipine can be treated with scaling and scraping, and topical medication. If necessary, we can consider stopping the medication and surgery. 1. Scaling and scraping: the cause and mechanism of gingival hyperplasia caused by amlodipine are not clear, but plaque, tartar and other local stimuli can be removed by scaling and scraping, so that the gingival hyperplasia can be improved or even subside. 2. Local medication: Gingival hyperplasia is not conducive to oral cleaning, which often leads to the accumulation of plaque, resulting in inflammation of the gums. You can use 3% hydrogen peroxide solution to rinse the gingival pockets and then put antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs, to reduce the inflammation of the gums and then do further treatment. 3. Discontinuation of medication: If gingival hyperplasia does not improve after periodontal treatment, it is necessary to be evaluated by the relevant specialist to consider whether it is possible to discontinue the medication and replace it with a new one or alternate it with other medications. 4. Surgery: If the gingival hyperplasia does not completely subside after the above treatment, gingivectomy and gingivoplasty can be used for treatment. It should be noted that if the oral hygiene is not maintained after the operation or the drug is still used, it may also lead to recurrence. If you experience gingival hyperplasia while taking the medication, it is recommended that you consult a periodontist promptly. More attention to the maintenance of oral hygiene is required in case of gingival hyperplasia. In addition amlodipine has headache, dizziness, facial flushing, nausea, palpitations, lower limb edema and other adverse reactions, if the above situation occurs, you need to consult a doctor in time. The drug is contraindicated in people who are allergic to dihydropyridine calcium channel blocking drugs, severe hypotension, and severe aortic stenosis.