Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks: Colchicine in Cardiovascular Medicine

Kevin Chen; Aldo L. Schenone; Nyal Borges; Michael Militello; Venu Menon

doi:10.1007/s40256-017-0226-3

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks: Colchicine in Cardiovascular Medicine

Kevin Chen, Aldo L. Schenone, Nyal Borges, Michael Militello, Venu Menon

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	347-360
Number of pages	14
Journal	American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs
Volume	17
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s40256-017-0226-3
State	Published - Oct 1 2017
Externally published	Yes

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Pharmacology (medical)

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