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.
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Univ Cambridge, MRC Metab Dis Unit, Wellcome Trust Med Res Council Inst Metab Sci, Cambridge, EnglandUniv Cambridge, MRC Metab Dis Unit, Wellcome Trust Med Res Council Inst Metab Sci, Cambridge, England
Lockhart, Samuel M.
O'Rahilly, Stephen
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Univ Cambridge, MRC Metab Dis Unit, Wellcome Trust Med Res Council Inst Metab Sci, Cambridge, EnglandUniv Cambridge, MRC Metab Dis Unit, Wellcome Trust Med Res Council Inst Metab Sci, Cambridge, England