[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.
Grande Ingelmo
J M
JM
Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario de Getafe, Madrid.
Hernández Osegueda
M
M
Kallmeyer Martín
C
C
Barroso López
J L
JL
López Bescós
L
L
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.