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nifedipine and Halitosis

nifedipine has been researched along with Halitosis in 1 studies

Nifedipine: A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.

Halitosis: An offensive, foul breath odor resulting from a variety of causes such as poor oral hygiene, dental or oral infections, or the ingestion of certain foods.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) is a significant problem for periodontologists and this side effect is frequently associated with three particular drugs: phenytoin, cyclosporin A and nifedipine."7.76Non-surgical treatment of gingival overgrowth induced by nifedipine: a case report on an elderly patient. ( Cabral, PA; Cimões, R; de Carvalho Farias, B; Gusmão, ES; Jamelli, SR, 2010)
"Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) is a significant problem for periodontologists and this side effect is frequently associated with three particular drugs: phenytoin, cyclosporin A and nifedipine."3.76Non-surgical treatment of gingival overgrowth induced by nifedipine: a case report on an elderly patient. ( Cabral, PA; Cimões, R; de Carvalho Farias, B; Gusmão, ES; Jamelli, SR, 2010)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
de Carvalho Farias, B1
Cabral, PA1
Gusmão, ES1
Jamelli, SR1
Cimões, R1

Other Studies

1 other study available for nifedipine and Halitosis

ArticleYear
Non-surgical treatment of gingival overgrowth induced by nifedipine: a case report on an elderly patient.
    Gerodontology, 2010, Volume: 27, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Dental Prophylaxis; Dental Scaling; Follow-Up Studies; Gingival Hemorrhage; Gingival Overgrowt

2010