title: Pharmacotherapy update of acute idiopathic pericarditis.
abstract: Idiopathic (viral) pericarditis is the most common form of pericardial disease in the Western world. Despite the combination of colchicine and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) plus aspirin (ASA), considered first-line therapy, the incidence of recurrent pericarditis is ~20-30%. In addition, secondary recurrence without optimal first-line therapy is ~50%. This is due to the many clinical challenges, such as inappropriate NSAID/ASA duration of therapy, the use of corticosteroid therapy, contraindications or intolerances to therapy, adverse effects, and issues related to adherence. This review describes contemporary pharmacotherapeutic management of idiopathic (viral) pericarditis, with a particular emphasis on the role of colchicine. Emerging therapies and management strategies, such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein-guided therapy and novel immunotherapies, are also reviewed. Ultimately, understanding appropriate treatment will assist the clinician in helping decrease the risk of recurrent, incessant, and refractory pericarditis.
authors: Department of Pharmacy: Clinical and Administrative Sciences, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; PGY-2 Cardiology Pharmacy Resident, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
authors: Nicholas C
authors: NC
authors: Schwier
authors: James C
authors: JC
authors: Coons
authors: Shivdev K
authors: SK
authors: Rao
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001241:Aspirin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003078:Colchicine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007167:Immunotherapy / Q000379:methods; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology / Q000821:virology; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D002097:C-Reactive Protein; D001241:Aspirin; D003078:Colchicine
keywords: ASA (Aspirin); NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs); colchicine; corticosteroids; hs-CRP (high sensitivity C-reactive protein); immunotherapy; recurrence