Amlodipine-Induced Gingival Hyperplasia in a Great Dane
2011 ◽
Vol 47
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pp. 375-376
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A 3 yr old, 70 kg (154 lbs) female spayed Great Dane developed gingival hyperplasia after treatment of systemic hypertension with amlodipine 7.5 mg q 12 hr for 16 mo. Physical examination was unremarkable except for systemic hypertension and severe gingival hyperplasia. Amlodipine was replaced with hydralazine (0.72 mg/kg [0.32 mg/lb]). Nine months later, gingival hyperplasia was nearly resolved and hypertension was well controlled. Calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine are a rare cause of gingival hyperplasia in the canine patient. Recognition of this side effect is important because a full recovery can be achieved when the offending agent is removed.
2000 ◽
Vol 14
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pp. 155-156
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Vol 58
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pp. 157-160
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1986 ◽
Vol 57
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pp. D22-D29
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Vol 11
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pp. 111-111
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Vol 37
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1985 ◽
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