Oral complication of Cyclosporin is: (A) Oral thrush, (B) Leukoplakia, (C) Gingival hyperplasia, (D) Squamous cell carcinoma
Answer is C. Adverse effects Cyclosporin is nephrotoxic--the major limitation, and impairs liver function. Other adverse effects are sustained rise in BP, precipitation of diabetes, anorexia, lethargy, hyperkalaemia, hyperuricaemia, oppounistic infections, hirsutism, gum hyperplasia, tremor and seizures. Ref:- kd tripathi; pg num:-880,881