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Amlodipine induced peripheral edema and gingivitis – A case report.
Abstract: Calcium channel a group of drugs used to treat heart disorders are called blockers. These drugs dilate blood vessels and improve blood flow to heart, these works by preventing calcium flow through ion -specific (L- type) calcium channels in the cell membrane. Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker in the dihydropyridine class, can cause peripheral edema and drug-induced gingivitis in some patients. In this case, the patient experienced swelling in the …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 45–49 Read article