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Choi MJ, Oh SH, Song YK, Ki SH. Adverse events associated with SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing monoclonal antibodies using the FDA adverse event reporting system database. Toxicol Res 2024; 40:673-682. [PMID: 39345748 PMCID: PMC11436521 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-024-00256-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024] Open
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The purpose of this study was to analyze the important medical events (IMEs) of anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) monoclonal antibodies using the reports from the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) adverse event reporting system (FAERS) and to detect safety signals. In this study, data from the FAERS from January 2020 to December 2022 were used to investigate signals associated with five monoclonal antibody products (bamlanivimab, bamlanivimab/etesevimab, bebtelovimab, casirivimab/imdevimab, sotrovimab) in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients and one monoclonal antibody product (tixagevimab/cilgavimab) in patients wherein COVID-19 vaccination was not recommended. Disproportionality analyses were conducted using the reporting odds ratio, and an information component to identify safety signals. There were 17,937,860 drug AE reports associated with all drugs in the FAERS documented during research period. Among them, 42,642 were AE reports associated with anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies. The SOCs including respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal, and vascular disorders were frequently reported for all the six products. The three most commonly detected IMEs were hypoxia, COVID-19 pneumonia, and anaphylactic reaction due to SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies. Even though the purposes of use were different, the types of signals between drugs were similar. Careful monitoring of these AEs should be considered for certain COVID-19 patients, at risk, when they are treated with monoclonal antibody products.
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- Min Joung Choi
- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Chosun University, 309 Pilmun-Daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, 43 Jibong-ro, Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi-do 14662 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, 43 Jibong-ro, Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi-do 14662 Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Chosun University, 309 Pilmun-Daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452 Republic of Korea
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Ning L, Tian Y, Chen D, Han J, Xie G, Sun J. Sorafenib safety evaluation: Real-world analysis of adverse events from the FAERS database. Heliyon 2024; 10:e37348. [PMID: 39309940 PMCID: PMC11416516 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 09/01/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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Background Sorafenib is approved for the targeted therapy of cancers such as liver cancer and renal cancer. Given its widespread use, drug-related adverse events have received attention, and the post-marketing regulatory link is crucial. Objective By using the FAERS database to mine the adverse events (AEs) related to sorafenib, comparing the association intensity of key AEs, and exploring potential drug-related AEs, it provides a reference for clinical medication. Methods Collect ADE data related to sorafenib in the FAERS database from 2006 to 2023. Standardize the data, and map adverse events to system organ classes and preferred terms. Analyze using various signal quantification techniques such as ROR, PRR, BCPNN, and MGPS. Results Among 18,520 adverse event reports (AERs) where sorafenib was the primary suspected drug, a total of 390 preferred terms (PTs) of adverse reactions were identified, covering 24 different system organ classes (SOCs). Specifically, the adverse events of sorafenib mainly involve the digestive system, skin and subcutaneous tissue, as well as non-specific physical discomfort including infection and injury. Among them, digestive system symptoms and skin toxicity are typical adverse reactions of sorafenib. We also observed uncommon but clearly strong AE signals, such as chloracne (n = 3, ROR 1756.39, PRR 1756.32, IC 8.78, EBGM 439.83), low-differentiated thyroid cancer (n = 4, ROR 585.47, PRR 585.44, IC 8.2, EBGM 293.22). It is worth noting that palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome (n = 2109, ROR 73.98, PRR 72.03, IC 6.01, EBGM 64.25) and hepatic encephalopathy (n = 457, ROR 37.44, PRR 37.23, IC 5.13, EBGM 35.07) have a higher incidence and signal intensity. In addition, we also observed some adverse events not mentioned in the official drug instructions, such as vitamin K deficiency or increased protein induced by antagonist II (PIVKA-II), abnormal alpha-fetoprotein, tumor metastasis, and splenic atrophy. Conclusion Sorafenib carries the risk of various adverse reactions while providing therapeutic effects. In clinical applications, physicians should closely monitor the occurrence of digestive system reactions, skin lesions, endocrine system lesions, as well as injuries, infections, and other events.
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- Lin Ning
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Department of Hepatobiliary Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Department of Hepatobiliary Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Department of Hepatobiliary Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Chai S, Xu H, Xu G, Cai C. ORENITRAM's decadal journey: unveiling safety profiles and adverse event through a real-world pharmacovigilance study of FAERS events. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2024:1-16. [PMID: 39259190 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2024.2396410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND ORENITRAM, an oral treprostinil formulation, was approved in 2013 for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) treatment, necessitating ongoing safety monitoring. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This retrospective analysis used FDA Adverse Event Reporting System data from Q4 2013 to Q4 2023, employing disproportionality analysis and the reporting odds ratio (ROR) to identify adverse events (AEs) linked with ORENITRAM. RESULTS Out of 15,660,695 reports, ORENITRAM was the primary suspect in 10,125 cases. We identified 174 significant adverse events across 27 organ systems, with notable issues like pulmonary edema, ascites, and ventricular fibrillation. Females reported more AEs (75.6%) than males (24.0%), suggesting potential metabolic differences. AEs were most common within 30 days of starting treatment or after one year. CONCLUSIONS The study indicates significant safety issues with ORENITRAM, including serious unexpected events such as pulmonary edema, ascites, and ventricular fibrillation. These findings highlight the necessity for careful clinical monitoring and effective risk management, particularly with observed gender differences in AE profiles. The study's retrospective nature and reliance on spontaneous reports may affect result generalizability.
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- Shengjun Chai
- Research Center for High Altitude Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of High Altitude Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Applied Fundamentals of High Altitude Medicine, Qinghai-Utah Joint Key Laboratory of Plateau Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
- Laboratory for High Altitude Medicine of Qinghai Province, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Medical School of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), Beijing, China
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- Research Center for High Altitude Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of High Altitude Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Applied Fundamentals of High Altitude Medicine, Qinghai-Utah Joint Key Laboratory of Plateau Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
- Laboratory for High Altitude Medicine of Qinghai Province, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Research Center for High Altitude Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of High Altitude Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Applied Fundamentals of High Altitude Medicine, Qinghai-Utah Joint Key Laboratory of Plateau Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
- Laboratory for High Altitude Medicine of Qinghai Province, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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Lin J, Chen X, Luo M, Zhuo Q, Zhang H, Chen N, Zhuo Y, Han Y. Safety of tildrakizumab: a disproportionality analysis based on the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS) database from 2018-2023. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1420478. [PMID: 39050749 PMCID: PMC11267582 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1420478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Background: Tildrakizumab, the IL-23 inhibitor, is used to treat plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Many studies have reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with Tildrakizumab. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe ADRs associated with Tildrakizumab monotherapy by mining data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Methods: The signals of Tildrakizumab-associated ADRs were quantified using disproportionality analyses such as the reporting odds ratio (ROR), the proportional reporting ratio (PRR), the Bayesian confidence propagation neural network (BCPNN), and the multiitem gamma Poisson shrinker (MGPS) algorithms. Results: A total of 10,530,937 reports of ADRs were collected from the FAERS database, of which 1,177 reports were identified with tildrakizumab as the "primary suspect (PS)". Tildrakizumab-induced ADRs occurred against 27 system organ classes (SOCs). A total of 32 significant disproportionality Preferred Terms (PTs) conformed to the algorithms. Unexpected significant ADRs such as coronavirus infection, herpes simplex, diverticulitis, atrial fibrillation and aortic valve incompetence were also possible. The median time to onset of Tildrakizumab-associated ADRs was 194 days (interquartile range [IQR] 84-329 days), with the majority occurring, within the first 1 and 3 months after initiation of Tildrakizumab. Conclusion: This study identified a potential signal for new ADRs with Tildrakizumab, which might provide important support for clinical monitoring and risk prediction.
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- Jinger Lin
- Department of Dermatology, The Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, 900Th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Chinese People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Fuzhou First General Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Wan X, Zhang S, Jiang C, Zhang H. Safety profile of lasmiditan: a retrospective post-marketing pharmacovigilance study based on the real-world data of FAERS database. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2024:1-11. [PMID: 38898801 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2024.2371382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Lasmiditan offers a promising option for the treatment of migraines, particularly for individuals with cardiovascular concerns. It is crucial to gather comprehensive safety information of lasmiditan through large-scale post market monitoring. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This study assessed the safety profile of lasmiditan based on real-world data of FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. Four disproportionality analysis methods were applied to mining the significant signals. The differences in adverse event signals among different subgroups were investigated concerning race, sex, age, weight, dose, and concomitant drug. RESULTS A total of 820 reports and 1,661 adverse events with lasmiditan as the primary suspected drug were identified. Two new adverse event signals related to nervous system disorders emerged. Females and males were more likely to develop paresthesia and dizziness, respectively. Most common adverse events were more likely to occur in the elderly patients and at high doses. CONCLUSIONS It is essential to be vigilant about the relation of potential nervous system disorders with lasmiditan. The importance of heightened clinical vigilance regarding paresthesia in females and dizziness in males was underscored. Additionally, it is advised to administer a lower initial dose for elderly patients.
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- Xiaochen Wan
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Wu J, Wu H, Chen L, Liang H, Huang G, Yang S, Chen B, Noguchi Y, Shen Y. Safety of daratumumab in the real-world: a pharmacovigilance study based on FAERS database. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2024; 23:905-916. [PMID: 38108285 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2023.2296966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Daratumumab is widely used in multiple myeloma (MM) and light chain amyloidosis (AL amyloidosis). The purpose of this study was to identify adverse event (AE) signals for daratumumab through the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database to assess its safety in a large sample of people. METHODS Based on data from the FAERS database, three disproportionality analysis methods were used to mine AE signals for daratumumab, including reporting odd ratio (ROR), proportional reporting ratio (PRR), and bayesian configuration promotion neural network (BCPNN). RESULTS A total of 9220 AE reports with daratumumab as the primary suspect drug were collected, containing 23,946 AEs. Within these reports, 252 preferred terms (PT) levels, 73 high level term (HLT) levels and 11 system organ class (SOC) levels of AE signals were detected, along with some new AEs. Most AEs occurred within the first month after drug administration. CONCLUSION Our findings were consistent with the results of established studies that daratumumab has a good safety profile. The newly identified AEs are of concern and prospective clinical studies are needed to confirm whether they are causally related to daratumumab. This study provided an early warning for the safe use of daratumumab and also provided guidance for further safety studies.
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- Junlin Wu
- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacy, Gifu Pharmaceutical University, Gifu, Japan
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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Jiang C, Zheng X, Li P, Qian J, Li Q. A retrospective pharmacovigilance study of post-marketing safety concerns with cefuroxime. Ther Adv Drug Saf 2024; 15:20420986241258049. [PMID: 38881538 PMCID: PMC11177735 DOI: 10.1177/20420986241258049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Background Cefuroxime has played a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections. However, the differences in adverse events across formulations and routes remain unclear. Objectives This study aimed to investigate the post-marketing safety of cefuroxime, particularly concerning formulations and routes. Design A retrospective pharmacovigilance study of cefuroxime was conducted using the data from Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System database. Methods The clinical characteristics and concomitant drugs reported with cefuroxime were investigated. Adverse event signals of cefuroxime were identified based on four disproportionality algorithms. The signal differences of cefuroxime across formulations and routes were further examined. Results A total of 1810 adverse event reports associated with cefuroxime were identified, and 181 cefuroxime-associated signals were detected. Compared with tablets, injections were more likely to cause preferred terms 'blood pressure decreased' and 'anaphylactic shock'. In addition, system organ class 'eye disorders' significantly increased when cefuroxime was administered intraocularly, underscoring the importance of exercising caution regarding ocular toxicity. Conclusion The adverse events associated with cefuroxime were significantly different across formulations and routes, which deserve special attention in clinical use.
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- Cheng Jiang
- Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, No. 234 Gucui Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Li R, Yuan X, Chen X, Ou Y, Chen J. Analysis of adverse drug reactions of Denosumab (Prolia) in osteoporosis based on FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS). Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1358592. [PMID: 38915470 PMCID: PMC11194841 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1358592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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Objective To comprehensively analyze the ADRs associated with Denosumab (Prolia) in the treatment of osteoporosis using data from the FAERS database, and gain a better understanding of the potential risks and side effects of Denosumab (Prolia) therapy. Methods Data of Denosumab (Prolia) were collected from the FAERS database covering the period from first quarter of 2010 to the third quarter of 2023. Disproportionality analysis was performed by calculating the reporting odds ratios (ROR), proportional reporting ratio (PRR), and Bayesian analysis confidence propagation neural network (BCPNN) to detect positive signals. Results Totally, 17,985,365 reports were collected from the FAERS database, 1,97,807 reports of Denosumab (Prolia) were identified as the "primary suspected (PS)" ADRs. Denosumab (Prolia) induced ADRs occurred in 27 organ systems. 38 significant disproportionality PTs satisfying with the three algorithms were retained at the same time. Unexpected significant ADRs such as bone density abnormal and immobile also occur. The majority of the ADRs occurred within the first 30 days after Denosumab (Prolia) initiation. Conclusion Based on the American FAERS database, the high frequency ADRs of Denosumab (Prolia) were hypocalcaemia, bone density abnormal, eczema, rebound effect, spinal deformity, etc. Clinical use of this drug should focus on this part of ADRs. Attention should also be paid to newly discovered ADRs, such as immobile, menopausal symptoms, etc., to avoid more serious consequences. Cohort studies, more detailed and comprehensive case information, and long-term clinical investigations are needed to confirm these results and to further understand the safety profile of Denosumab (Prolia).
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- Ruibo Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, Deyang Peoples’ Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pathology, Deyang Peoples’ Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Deyang Peoples’ Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Deyang Peoples’ Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Deyang Peoples’ Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China
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Li Z, Zou W, Yuan J, Zhong Y, Fu Z. Gender differences in adverse events related to Osimertinib: a real-world pharmacovigilance analysis of FDA adverse event reporting system. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2024; 23:763-770. [PMID: 37515501 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2023.2243220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We analyze and identify the signals of gender differences in adverse events (ADEs) related to Osimertinib and provide reference for clinical implementation of individualized drug use. METHODS ADE reports of Osimertinib received from FAERS database from the first quarter of 2016 to the fourth quarter of 2022 were extracted. Reporting odds ratio (ROR) data analysis strategy was used for mining of signal strength that represents gender differences in ADEs related to Osimertinib. RESULTS The number of Osimertinib ADE reports included in the analysis was 7968 in females and 7570 in males, respectively. According to ROR, men were more likely to develop pneumonia aspiration, lung infection, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary toxicity, dyspnea, ventricular extrasystoles, and pulmonary thrombosis, while women were more likely to develop cardiac failure congestive, stomatitis, diarrhea, muscle spasms, nail disorder, onycholysis, skin disorder, dry skin, and rash. CONCLUSION Gender differences existed in ADE signals related to Osimertinib. The higher risk of ADEs in male patients was lung diseases that seem more serious than those nail toxicities or skin problems that occurred in female patients. In order to ensure the safety of medication, we should be alert to the differences between different genders and take corresponding preventive measures to reduce the occurrence of serious ADEs.
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- Zhiping Li
- Department of Pharmacy, Dongguan Binhaiwan Center Hospital, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Dongguan Binhaiwan Center Hospital, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Dongguan Binhaiwan Center Hospital, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Qi Y, Li J, Lin S, Wu S, Chai K, Jiang X, Qian J, Jiang C. A real-world pharmacovigilance study of FDA adverse event reporting system events for Capmatinib. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11388. [PMID: 38762672 PMCID: PMC11102445 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62356-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024] Open
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Capmatinib is a potent selective mesenchymal-epithelial transition inhibitor approved in 2020 for the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. As real-world evidence is very limited, this study evaluated capmatinib-induced adverse events through data mining of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System database. Four disproportionality analysis methods were employed to quantify the signals of capmatinib-related adverse events. The difference in capmatinib-associated adverse event signals was further investigated with respect to sex, age, weight, dose, onset time, continent, and concomitant drug. A total of 1518 reports and 4278 adverse events induced by capmatinib were identified. New significant adverse event signals emerged, such as dysphagia, dehydration, deafness, vocal cord paralysis, muscle disorder, and oesophageal stenosis. Notably, higher risk of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase increases were observed in females, especially when capmatinib was combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Compared with Europeans and Asians, Americans were more likely to experience peripheral swelling, especially in people > 65 years of age. Renal impairment and increased blood creatinine were more likely to occur with single doses above 400 mg and in Asians. This study improves the understanding of safety profile of capmatinib.
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- Yiming Qi
- Tongde Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province), No. 234, Gucui Road, Hangzhou, 310012, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- Tongde Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province), No. 234, Gucui Road, Hangzhou, 310012, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China
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- Tongde Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province), No. 234, Gucui Road, Hangzhou, 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- Tongde Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province), No. 234, Gucui Road, Hangzhou, 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- Wenling Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Wenling, 317500, Zhejiang, China
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- Tongde Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province), No. 234, Gucui Road, Hangzhou, 310012, Zhejiang, China.
- Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310012, Zhejiang, China.
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- Tongde Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province), No. 234, Gucui Road, Hangzhou, 310012, Zhejiang, China.
- Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310012, Zhejiang, China.
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Li D, Zhang Y, Ni JQ, Zhu J, Lu WT, Chen YL, Cheng L, Wang YQ, Li QJ, Wang J, Lu YB, Chen J, Chen L. Post-marketing risk analysis of bendamustine: a real-world approach based on the FAERS database. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1372401. [PMID: 38803441 PMCID: PMC11128657 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1372401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Objective: Bendamustine was approved for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia and indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Despite its therapeutic benefits, the long-term safety of bendamustine in a large population remains inadequately understood. This study evaluates the adverse events (AEs) associated with bendamustine, using a real-world pharmacovigilance database to support its clinical application. Methods: We conducted a post-marketing risk analysis to assess the association between bendamustine and its AEs. Data were extracted from the US FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), covering the period from January 2017 to September 2023. The characteristics of bendamustine-associated AEs and the onset time were further analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed using MYSQL 8.0, Navicat Premium 15, Microsoft EXCEL 2016, and Minitab 21.0. Results: 9,461,874 reports were collected from the FAERS database, 9,131 identified bendamustine as the "primary suspected" drug. We identified 331 significant disproportionality preferred terms (PTs). Common AEs included pyrexia, neutropenia, infusion site reaction, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), injection site vasculitis, and pneumonia-all documented on bendamustine's label. Notably, 16 unexpected and significant AEs were discovered, including hypogammaglobulinemia, which is concerning due to its potential to increase infection susceptibility following bendamustine treatment. Other significant findings were anaphylactic reactions, PML, and cutaneous malignancies, suggesting updates to the drug's label may be necessary. Physicians should monitor for neurological and skin changes in patients and discontinue treatment if PML is suspected. Moreover, the median onset time for bendamustine-associated AEs was 13 days, with an interquartile range [IQR] of 0-59 days, predominantly occurring on the first day post-initiation. The β of bendamustine-related AEs suggested risk reduction over time. Conclusion: Our study uncovered some potential pharmacovigilance signals for bendamustine, providing important insights for its safe and effective clinical use.
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- Dan Li
- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital Bijie Hospital, Bijie, Guizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital Bijie Hospital, Bijie, Guizhou, China
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- West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Evidence-Based Pharmacy Center, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital Bijie Hospital, Bijie, Guizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital Bijie Hospital, Bijie, Guizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital Bijie Hospital, Bijie, Guizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital Bijie Hospital, Bijie, Guizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital Bijie Hospital, Bijie, Guizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital Bijie Hospital, Bijie, Guizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital Bijie Hospital, Bijie, Guizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital Bijie Hospital, Bijie, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu Jinniu District People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Basque Country UPV/EHU, Leioa, Spain
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Lin Y, Zheng X, Chen Y, Nian Q, Lin L, Chen M. A real-world disproportionality analysis of FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS) events for alpelisib. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27529. [PMID: 38496864 PMCID: PMC10944239 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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In this study, we delved into the safety profile of alpelisib, an FDA-approved treatment for hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, PIK3CA-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum (PROS). Despite its approval, real-world, long-term safety data is lacking. Our research scrutinizes the FDA database to assess alpelisib 's safety. We retrospectively analyzed data from April 2019 to June 2023 using four algorithms. Among 7,609,450 reports, 6692 implicated alpelisib as the primary suspected drug, uncovering adverse events (AEs) across 26 organ systems. Notably, we identified 21 previously unlisted AEs. Furthermore, differences in AEs emerged between patients with PIK3CA-mutated breast cancer and those with PROS. This study provides vital insights for healthcare professionals to navigate AEs in clinical practice and informs future research for enhancing alpelisib 's safety profile.
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- Yu Lin
- Department of Orthopedics, Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Area Hospital, Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Area, 350400, PR China
- Department of Orthopedics, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, NO.29 Xinquan road, Fuzhou, 350001, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Area Hospital, Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Area, 350400, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Area Hospital, Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Area, 350400, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Area Hospital, Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Area, 350400, PR China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, NO.134 Dongjie Street, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Area Hospital, Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Area, 350400, PR China
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Wu TT, Chen YY, Yuan ZC, Yang GW, Zhang GL. Synergy of de-walled Ganoderma Lucidum spore powder (GLSP) on targeted therapy in advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutant: protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:125. [PMID: 38500118 PMCID: PMC10949790 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04416-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Osimertinib is regarded as a promising third-generation epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) for advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients who developed T790M. However the adverse effects, primarily fatigue, remain an overwhelming deficiency of Osimertinib, hindering it from achieving adequate clinical efficacy for such NSCLC. Ganoderma lucidum has been used for thousands of years in China to combat fatigue, while Ganoderma Lucidum spores powder (GLSP) is the main active ingredient. The aim of this study is to investigate whether GLSP is sufficiently effective and safe in improving fatigue and synergizing with Osimertinib in non-squamous NSCLC patients with EGFR mutant. METHOD/DESIGN A total of 140 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either de-walled GSLP or placebo for a duration of 56 days. The primary outcome measure is the fatigue score associated with EGFR-TKI adverse reactions at week 8, evaluated by the Chinese version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire for Cancer Patients (QLQ-C30). Secondary outcomes include evaluation of treatment effectiveness, assessment of quality of life (QoL), and exploration of immune indicators and gut microbiota relationships. Following enrollment, visits are scheduled biweekly until week 12. TRIAL REGISTRATION China Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2300072786. Registrated on June 25, 2023.
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- Tong-Tong Wu
- Department of Oncology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, No. 23, Back Road of Art Gallery, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100010, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shunyi Hospital, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, No. 23, Back Road of Art Gallery, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100010, China
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, No. 23, Back Road of Art Gallery, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100010, China.
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, No. 23, Back Road of Art Gallery, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100010, China.
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Yang X, Yang B, Li D, Pan W, Tong Q, Wang L, Chen D, Fu C. Thromboembolic Events Associated with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: A Pharmacovigilance Analysis of the US FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Database. Clin Drug Investig 2024; 44:199-207. [PMID: 38376794 DOI: 10.1007/s40261-024-01346-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Although thromboembolic events (TEEs) have been reported with the use of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs), their association remains largely unknown. In this study, we aimed to provide a comprehensive review of TEEs associated with EGFR-TKIs. METHODS We collected EGFR-TKIs (gefitinib, erlotinib, afatinib, and osimertinib) adverse reaction reports from 2015 Q1 to 2023 Q1 from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. Disproportionality analysis was conducted to identify thromboembolic adverse events associated with EGFR-TKIs by comparing them with the overall FAERS database according to the reporting odds ratio (ROR). Associated factors were explored using univariate logistic regression. RESULTS We identified 1068 reports of TEEs associated with EGFR-TKIs (1.24% accounts for all TEEs). Affected patients were females (49.72%) and those older than 65 years (41.20%). The reported TEE case fatality was 30.24%. The median time to onset (TTO) of all cases was 39 days [interquartile range (IQR) 11-161], and the median TTO of fatalities [31 days (IQR 10-116)] was significantly shorter than that of non-fatal cases [46 days (IQR 12-186)]. CONCLUSION This study yielded three key findings. Firstly, EGFR-TKIs seem to exhibit prothrombotic effects, elevating the risk of TEEs. Secondly, the clinical outcomes of TEEs associated with EGFR-TKIs were poor. Thirdly, most TEEs occurred within the initial 3 months, and fatal cases occurred earlier than non-fatal cases.
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- Xiongwen Yang
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, College of Basic Medical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421200, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, College of Basic Medical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421200, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, College of Basic Medical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421200, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, College of Basic Medical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421200, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, College of Basic Medical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421200, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, College of Basic Medical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421200, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, College of Basic Medical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421200, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
- Clinical Pharmacology Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
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Forte M, d'Amati A, Limongelli L, Corsalini M, Favia G, Ingravallo G, Barile G, Capodiferro S. Could MRONJ Be Related to Osimertinib Monotherapy in Lung Cancer Patients after Denosumab Suspension? Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:457. [PMID: 38391832 PMCID: PMC10888159 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12040457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws is the most frequent complication in patients treated or in therapy with antiresorptive/antiangiogenetic drugs. The list of medications possibly related to MRONJ onset is constantly growing; we aimed to report on a third-generation epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (Osimertinib) as possibly responsible for bilateral maxillary necrosis onset in the herein-described case. METHODS In June 2023, an oncologic patient with two different maxillary bone exposures was referred to our attention. His medical history revealed a two-year Denosumab regimen along with Osimertinib, the latter not suspended before teeth extractions. The clinicians performed a sequestrum removal and bone debridement after three cycles of antibiotic therapy. RESULTS Histologic examinations confirmed the clinical diagnosis of MRONJ excluding a metastatic occurrence, while complete mucosal healing was achieved after 15 days. CONCLUSIONS The patient suspended Denosumab for more than six months before teeth extraction for MRONJ prevention; hence, failure to discontinue Osimertinib led us to consider it a possible etiological factor. From a literature analysis, only one case has already been published reporting a possible Osimertinib-related occurrence of MRONJ in lung cancer patients. Our case is a further report that could be intended as an alert both for oncologists and dentists to share decisions about the oral management of such patients together, also informing them about this possible risk. Also, this report could trigger in the scientific community the necessity to evaluate further guidelines for similar doubtful cases in which the drug interaction, the mono-suspension, and the possible removable prosthesis-related additional trauma should be considered causes or con-causes.
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- Marta Forte
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Unit of Anatomical Pathology, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Unit of Anatomical Pathology, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, 70124 Bari, Italy
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Jiang C, Qian J, Jiang X, Zhang S, Zheng J, Wang H. Is pitolisant safe for clinical use? A retrospective pharmacovigilance study focus on the post-marketing safety. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2024; 12:e1161. [PMID: 38174838 PMCID: PMC10765455 DOI: 10.1002/prp2.1161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Pitolisant, a novel histamine H3-receptor antagonist, holds significant promise for treating narcolepsy. However, a petition, which highlighted that pitolisant was associated with deaths during clinical trials, has propelled it into the spotlight of widespread societal attention on April 3, 2023. Till now, the clinical safety of pitolisant remains a heatedly debated topic. This study aimed to offer a comprehensive assessment of the safety profile of pitolisant in real-world clinical settings. Adverse event reports where pitolisant was the primary suspect drug were extracted from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System database. The clinical characteristics and concomitant drugs of the pitolisant-associated adverse events were analyzed. The potential adverse event signals of pitolisant were explored using four disproportionality analysis methods. Furthermore, the difference in pitolisant-associated adverse event signals was investigated concerning sex, age, weight, and dose. A total of 526 reports and 1695 adverse events with pitolisant as the primary suspected drug were identified. The most significant adverse event signals were generally mild and of short duration. The concomitant drugs of pitolisant were highly intricate, mainly included drugs for treating narcolepsy as well as antidepressants. Seven new significant adverse event signals emerged. The safety profile of pitolisant exhibited no significant differences across age and dose groups, although slight variations were observed in relation to sex and weight. The findings from reports of death and life-threatening outcomes underscore the importance of enhanced monitoring for cardiac and respiratory adverse reactions when utilizing pitolisant. This study provided a broader understanding of the safety profile of pitolisant.
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- Cheng Jiang
- Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouZhejiangChina
- Hangzhou Medical CollegeHangzhouZhejiangChina
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- Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouZhejiangChina
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- Wenling Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityWenlingZhejiangChina
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- Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouZhejiangChina
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- Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouZhejiangChina
- Hangzhou Medical CollegeHangzhouZhejiangChina
- Department of Anesthesiology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhouZhejiangChina
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Cui Z, Cheng F, Wang L, Zou F, Pan R, Tian Y, Zhang X, She J, Zhang Y, Yang X. A pharmacovigilance study of etoposide in the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS) database, what does the real world say? Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1259908. [PMID: 37954852 PMCID: PMC10637489 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1259908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Introduction: Etoposide is a broad-spectrum antitumor drug that has been extensively studied in clinical trials. However, limited information is available regarding its real-world adverse reactions. Therefore, this study aimed to assess and evaluate etoposide-related adverse events in a real-world setting by using data mining method on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. Methods: Through the analysis of 16,134,686 reports in the FAERS database, a total of 9,892 reports of etoposide-related adverse drug events (ADEs) were identified. To determine the significance of these ADEs, various disproportionality analysis algorithms were applied, including the reporting odds ratio (ROR), the proportional reporting ratio (PRR), the Bayesian confidence propagation neural network (BCPNN), and the multi-item gamma Poisson shrinker (MGPS) algorithms. Results: As a result, 478 significant disproportionality preferred terms (PTs) that were identified by all four algorithms were retained. These PTs included commonly reported adverse events such as thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, anemia, stomatitis, and pneumonitis, which align with those documented in the drug's instructions and previous clinical trials. However, our analysis also uncovered unexpected and significant ADEs, including thrombotic microangiopathy, ototoxicity, second primary malignancy, nephropathy toxic, and ovarian failure. Furthermore, we examined the time-to-onset (TTO) of these ADEs using the Weibull distribution test and found that the median TTO for etoposide-associated ADEs was 10 days (interquartile range [IQR] 2-32 days). The majority of cases occurred within the first month (73.8%) after etoposide administration. Additionally, our analysis revealed specific high-risk signals for males, such as pneumonia and cardiac infarction, while females showed signals for drug resistance and ototoxicity. Discussion: These findings provide valuable insight into the occurrence of ADEs following etoposide initiation, which can potentially support clinical monitoring and risk identification efforts.
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- Zhiwei Cui
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Yanan University Affiliated Hospital, Yan'an, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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