Why the study?
Does colchicine added to NSAIDs reduce the recurrence of pericarditis in patients with acute or recurrent pericarditis?
Does colchicine added to NSAIDs reduce the recurrence of pericarditis in patients with acute or recurrent pericarditis?
Colchicine as an adjunct to NSAIDs significantly reduces the risk of pericarditis recurrence in patients with acute or recurrent pericarditis, though it increases the likelihood of treatment discontinuation due to gastrointestinal side effects.
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Colchicine with NSAIDs merits consideration to lower recurrence; confirms benefit across acute and recurrent pericarditis in pooled RCTs.
Alabed et al. (2014) studied this question.
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