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Abstract
Introduction: Sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are an emerging class of drugs with wide indications. Controversial evidence exists regarding the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) and genital infections (GI) with SGLT2is paving way for undertaking this network meta-analysis and meta-regression study.
Methods: Data from randomized trials evaluating SGLT2is reporting the number of patients with UTI and GI were included. Odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were the effect estimates. Meta-regression analysis identified risk factors. Number needed to harm (NNH) was estimated.
Results: Two hundred and sixty-four articles were included [UTI (213 studies; 150,140 participants) and GI (188 studies; 121,275 participants)]. An increased risk of UTI (OR: 1.11; 95% CI: 1.06, 1.16) and GI (OR: 3.5, 95% CI: 3.1, 3.9) was observed. Men showed a lower risk of UTI (OR: 0.2; 95% CI: 0.2, 0.3) and GI (OR: 0.4; 95% CI: 0.4, 0.5). Meta-regression analyses revealed BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 and duration of SGLT2i treatment for ≥6 months as risk factors. NNH was 16 for UTI and 25 for GI.
Conclusion: SGLT2is increase the risk of UTI and GI that needs to be incorporated in the treatment guidelines with precautions in high-risk patients.
期刊介绍:
Advances in drug development technologies are yielding innovative new therapies, from potentially lifesaving medicines to lifestyle products. In recent years, however, the cost of developing new drugs has soared, and concerns over drug resistance and pharmacoeconomics have come to the fore. Adverse reactions experienced at the clinical trial level serve as a constant reminder of the importance of rigorous safety and toxicity testing. Furthermore the advent of pharmacogenomics and ‘individualized’ approaches to therapy will demand a fresh approach to drug evaluation and healthcare delivery.
Clinical Pharmacology provides an essential role in integrating the expertise of all of the specialists and players who are active in meeting such challenges in modern biomedical practice.