21st February 2025

A 52-year-old woman presents to A&E with a 1-day history of fever and left-sided pleuritic chest pain.

A 52-year-old woman presents to A&E with a 1-day history of fever and left-sided pleuritic chest pain. Her past medical history includes asthma and an NSTEMI 1 month ago. A chest X-ray demonstrates a left-sided pleural effusion and an echo shows a small pericardial effusion. Blood tests showed raised inflammatory markers. 

Which is the most appropriate medication to initiate to treat the underlying condition?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.