If you notice any signs of overgrowth on your gums after using any of these drugs, stop using the medicine right away. Other drugs that can cause gingival hyperplasia are: These drugs treat migraine headaches, regulate mood, and relieve panic attacks. One class of drugs known to cause gingival hyperplasia is calcium channel blockers. Talk to your doctor if you have previously experienced gingival hyperplasia due to drug use. (Disclaimer: StudentRDH is NOT affiliated with the NBDHE, NDHCE, CSCE, CDCA, WREB.Some drugs that cause gingival hyperplasia may be available over-the-counter or prescribed for a variety of conditions. Related post: Video on “Memorize local anesthetics using celebrity names” If you want to read more about cyclosporine and gingival hyperplasia, continue with this research study published on Dental Research Journal (the image is from the research). Just make up your mind and believe in yourself! Do it NOW! Are you a student? Do you have the 5 TIPS to PASS the DENTAL HYGIENE BOARDS? Remember, you can do anything you desire. Look at the list again: Benadryl (yes, it calms allergies), Prozac (yes, it calms the body to become more normal and not depressed), anti-psychotic (yes, it calms craziness). When it comes to drugs that cause xerostomia for the dental hygiene board exams (NBDHE, NDHCE, CSCE), I imagine them creating some sort of “calming” effect to the body to make it “normal” again.
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The success of memorization is based on our ability to “link” the given information to something we already know, then creating a “weird” image. Metronidazole can cause black hairy tongue and metallic taste. Insulin does NOT necessarily affect the oral cavity, but patients who are diabetic may show delayed wound healing and are more susceptible to periodontal diseases. Phenytoin (anti-seizure) (e.g., Dilantin)Īmong the answer choices, cyclosporine is on that list for medications that can cause gingival hyperplasia.Calcium channel blocker (anti-hypertension) (e.g., nifedipine – Procardia).
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Cyclosporine (anti-organ rejection) (e.g., Sandimmune).It is generally related to 3 types of drugs: This is called gingival hyperplasia or gingival overgrowth. The image shows gingiva that has grown excessively. Q: Which medication causes gingival overgrowth?