NSAIDs: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
* Commonly used NSAID dosing regimens include:NSAID dosing should be continued until asymptomatic, then tapered weekly.
¶ Unlike idiopathic acute pericarditis in non-pregnant patients, colchicine is not used in pregnant patients due to unknown adverse effects and concerns about teratogenicity.
Δ Typical glucocorticoid dosing regimen is prednisone 25 mg daily until asymptomatic (usually less than two to four weeks), then taper by 2.5 mg daily every two to four weeks.