A patient must practice good oral hygiene when taking medications that increase gingival hyperplasia such as phenytoin. Which of the following drugs also increases gingival hyperplasia?
Explanation
• Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant used to prevent rejection in organ transplants.
• Cyclosporine reduces the activity of T cells and their immune response and often causes gingival hyperplasia.
• Incorrect: Allopurinol, atenolol, and acarbose do not cause gingival hyperplasia.