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Treatment

The primary treatment for pericarditis is the use of anti-inflammatory agents. Aspirin may be prescribed as initial therapy. In many cases, one of a group of agents called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is prescribed. NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Advil®, Medipren®, Motrin®, Nuprin®, Rufen®), indomethacin (Indocin®), and naproxen (Aleve®, Anaprox®, Naprosyn®). NSAIDs are usually quite effective in reducing inflammation and elim...Read the full article