Can Ramipril Cause Oral Lichen Planus and How Is It Managed?
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Oral lichenoid drug eruptions are an uncommon adverse reaction, and evidence from case reports and clinical reviews suggests that ramipril, an ACE inhibitor, can be a potential trigger. While the reaction is clinically and histopathologically similar to oral lichen planus (OLP), a key distinction is its correlation with medication use. Discontinuing the causative drug is the primary treatment, which often leads to resolution of the lesions.
