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Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks: Colchicine in Cardiovascular Medicine

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks: Colchicine in Cardiovascular Medicine Colchicine is one of the oldest known drugs that remains part of the current pharmacopeia. Recent studies have examined the efficacy of colchicine in cardiology with promising results. We conducted a search of electronic databases for studies on colchicine in cardiovascular medicine published through October 2016. As the utilization of colchicine in the management of cardiac conditions grows, it is paramount that internists and cardiologists are familiarized with its benefits and risks. We present a comprehensive review of the role of colchicine in the management of cardiovascular diseases with a strong emphasis on side effects and potential drug interactions. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs Springer Journals

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks: Colchicine in Cardiovascular Medicine

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Cardiology; Pharmacotherapy; Pharmacology/Toxicology
ISSN
1175-3277
eISSN
1179-187X
DOI
10.1007/s40256-017-0226-3
pmid
28353024
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Abstract

Colchicine is one of the oldest known drugs that remains part of the current pharmacopeia. Recent studies have examined the efficacy of colchicine in cardiology with promising results. We conducted a search of electronic databases for studies on colchicine in cardiovascular medicine published through October 2016. As the utilization of colchicine in the management of cardiac conditions grows, it is paramount that internists and cardiologists are familiarized with its benefits and risks. We present a comprehensive review of the role of colchicine in the management of cardiovascular diseases with a strong emphasis on side effects and potential drug interactions.

Journal

American Journal of Cardiovascular DrugsSpringer Journals

Published: Oct 1, 2017

Keywords: Atrial Fibrillation; Acute Coronary Syndrome; Colchicine; Familial Mediterranean Fever; Stable Coronary Artery Disease

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