[Recurrent pericarditis: our experience with colchicine].
To prove the efficacy of colchicine in the prevention of recurrences of acute pericarditis, 5 patients, age 24 to 64 years (mean 36), were treated during 18 months with 1 milligram daily. Previous treatment with steroids and/or non steroid antiinflammatory agents did not prevent 2-3 recurrences per patient, and was discontinued after entry into the study. There where no further recurrences of acute pericardial episodes during the 24 months of follow-up, and no side effects related to the treatment with colchicine were reported. We conclude that colchicine is effective in preventing the recurrences of acute idiopathic pericarditis.
Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario de Getafe, Madrid.
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Grande Ingelmo
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Hernández Osegueda
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Kallmeyer Martín
J L
JL
Barroso López
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López Bescós
D000328:Adult; D003078:Colchicine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D012074:Remission Induction
D003078:Colchicine
Pericarditis recurrente: nuestra experiencia con colchicina.