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Drug induced gingival enlargement

Nifedipine and other calcium channel blockers used in the treatment of cardiac angina, arrhythmias, and hypertension are known to contribute to gingival hyperplasia. The process mimics phenytoin-related hyperplasia but, similar to cyclosporine-induced gingival hyperplasia, appears to be reversible.