The relationship between the use of antihypertensive drugs (Beta (β) Blockers) and conditions in the oral cavity

Aninditha, Rara and Maulidya, Rahma (2025) The relationship between the use of antihypertensive drugs (Beta (β) Blockers) and conditions in the oral cavity. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 25 (2). pp. 2263-2269. ISSN 2581-9615

Introduction: Hypertension is a dangerous disease, because it is related to the risk of cardiovascular disease. This disease is considered a global problem in the health sector that often occurs in Indonesia because it can increase premature death rates as well as a large burden of health costs due to long-term therapy. In systemic diseases such as hypertension, patients need to take antihypertensive drugs, one of which is included in the beta-blocker class. These drugs are susceptible to oral cavity infections, which affect protein levels in saliva. Objective: To determine the relationship between the use of beta blocker antihypertensive drugs to the occurrence of xerostomia and changes in taste in the oral cavity. Method: This study uses the literature review method by searching the literature by reading various books, journals and publications related to the topic. Results: The results of the study found that there was an effect of using beta-blocker antihypertensive drugs on the occurrence of xerostomia due to a decrease in the rate of secretion of salivary stimulation. Conclusion: There is a relationship between the use of beta blocker antihypertensive drugs and the condition of the oral cavity.