Original Research

Year : 2024 | Volume : 8 | Issue : 1 | Page : 05-11

Effects of Diovan Hypertensive Medication on Oral manifestations (with and without smoker)

Ali Thaer Kassim1, Raid Razak Ali AL-Kafaji1*

1 Department of Oral and maxillofacial histopathology, College of Dentistry, University of Kerbala -56001, Karbala, Iraq.

Address for correspondence:

Raid Razak Ali AL-Kafaji,

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Histopathology, College of Dentistry, University of Kerbala -56001, Karbala, Iraq.

E‐mail: raed.r@uokerbala.edu.iq

Abstract

High blood pressure is recognized as a prevalent cardiovascular condition. Certain medications used to treat hypertension can lead to various oral side effects. Hypertension is a chronic medical condition, particularly common among aging individuals. In a study involving 90 cases, the ratio of male to female participants was 1.19:1, with a mean age of 47.58 years. The most prevalent condition observed was a combination of periodontitis and dry mouth, occurring in 28 cases (46.70%), followed by periodontitis alone in 14 cases (23.3%). Oral side effects are often unavoidable in hypertensive patients prescribed Diovan, and many patients are unable to switch to lower doses or different medications. Consequently, comprehensive dental assessments and gentle treatments could play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for these patients. Furthermore, among hypertensive patients, periodontitis emerges as a chief oral manifestation. The study aimed to analyse the effects of Diovan and its oral manifestations in both smokers and Non-smokers.

Conflict of Interest:

NIL

Financial source of funding:

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How to cite this article: Ali, T. K., & AL-Kafaji, R. R. A. (2024). Effects of Diovan Hypertensive Medication on Oral manifestations (with and without smoker). International Journal of Clinicopathological Correlation, 8(1), 5–11. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjclinicopatholcorrel.v8i1.1042