Drugs and gingival bleeding

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Drugs and gingival bleeding
2006
Ivan Darby, Senior Lecturer and Head of Periodontics, School of Dental Science, University of Melbourne
Aust Prescr

Summary

Gingival bleeding is an uncommon adverse effect, but some drugs may directly or indirectly cause bleeding gums. The gums may bleed spontaneously or following oral hygiene procedures or eating. Bleeding may result from anticoagulants and drug interactions which increase the bleeding time. Adverse effects such as gingival enlargement, oral ulceration, xerostomia and immune suppression are known to increase the likelihood of bleeding gums.

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