Feb 1, 2014 · In this study, patients with a first episode of acute pericarditis were randomized to receive colchicine (0.5 to 1 mg daily for three months; n = 120) or matching placebo (n = 120).

Apr 1, 2014 · Patients with acute pericarditis should be treated empirically with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Colchicine may be used as monotherapy or in combination with a …

Patients with acute pericarditis should be treated empirically with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Colchicine may be used as monotherapy or in combination with a nonsteroidal...

Sep 13, 2017 · Colchicine is recommended first-line therapy as an adjunct to aspirin/NSAIDs. Low-dose corticosteroids should be considered in cases of contraindications/failure of …

Dec 4, 2019 · Currently, there is no strong evidence for the use of colchicine for pericardial effusions and constrictive pericarditis, however, evidence of pericardial inflammation should …

Jan 7, 2020 · Acute pericarditis should be treated with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), typically with a 2- to 4-week taper after the resolution of symptoms. In addition, a 3 …

Sep 27, 2005 · The present study provides good evidence that colchicine as an adjunct to conventional therapy is safe and effective in treatment of the first episode of acute pericarditis, …

Oct 17, 2013 · In a multicenter, double-blind trial, eligible adults with acute pericarditis were randomly assigned to receive either colchicine (at a dose of 0.5 mg twice daily for 3 months for …

Apr 19, 2020 · Ultimately just one trial of first-time acute pericarditis used double-blind methods and compared colchicine to placebo. Colchicine was associated with an absolute reduction in …

Jun 1, 2012 · Colchicine has shown promise for preventing recurrent pericarditis, but recommendations for its use have been based on observational studies. Imazio and …