The safety of cyclosporine and tacrolimus in pediatric nephrotic syndrome patients: a disproportionate analysis based on the FAERS database

ObjectiveThis study aimed to systematically evaluate the safety of cyclosporine (CsA) and tacrolimus (TAC) in pediatric nephrotic syndrome (NS) patients using real-world data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).MethodsWe analyzed adverse event (AE) reports from the FAERS database bet...

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Main Authors: Yu Liu, Chong Yan, Yaowang Zhao, Sui Deng, Jiancheng Zu
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2024.1487441/full
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Chong Yan
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description ObjectiveThis study aimed to systematically evaluate the safety of cyclosporine (CsA) and tacrolimus (TAC) in pediatric nephrotic syndrome (NS) patients using real-world data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).MethodsWe analyzed adverse event (AE) reports from the FAERS database between Q4 2003 and Q2 2024, focusing on AEs associated with CsA and TAC in NS patients aged 18 years and younger. We employed three signal detection methods—Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR), Relative Reporting Ratio (RRR), and Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR)—to assess the risk of drug-related AEs. Sensitivity analyses were conducted to explore the influence of gender on AE occurrence.ResultsA total of 207 CsA-related and 145 TAC-related AE reports were included. CsA was significantly associated with nephropathy toxic (ROR = 8.26, 95% CI: 4.21–16.20), urine output decreased (ROR = 29.93, 95% CI: 3.66–244.61), and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (ROR = 6.70, 95% CI: 3.17–14.14). TAC was associated with an increased risk of dystonia (ROR = 67.93, 95% CI: 8.63–534.86), kidney fibrosis (ROR = 22.65, 95% CI: 8.16–62.87), and diabetic ketoacidosis (ROR = 46.51, 95% CI: 5.68–380.97). Sensitivity analysis indicated that gender influenced the occurrence of AEs, with CsA showing higher nephrotoxicity in male patients, while TAC was more strongly associated with metabolic disorders and neurological AEs in female patients.ConclusionIn pediatric NS patients, CsA primarily induces nephrotoxicity and neurological complications, whereas TAC is more likely to cause kidney fibrosis and metabolic disorders. Enhanced monitoring of these AEs and individualized drug adjustments based on patient characteristics are recommended to optimize treatment outcomes and reduce AE incidence.
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spelling doaj-art-fa5e007e0da24e3a83ac2723f97029482025-01-07T06:49:57ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Pediatrics2296-23602025-01-011210.3389/fped.2024.14874411487441The safety of cyclosporine and tacrolimus in pediatric nephrotic syndrome patients: a disproportionate analysis based on the FAERS databaseYu Liu0Chong Yan1Yaowang Zhao2Sui Deng3Jiancheng Zu4Department of Urology, The Affiliated Children’s Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (Hunan Children’s Hospital), Changsha, ChinaDepartment of Urology, The Affiliated Children’s Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (Hunan Children’s Hospital), Changsha, ChinaDepartment of Urology, The Affiliated Children’s Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (Hunan Children’s Hospital), Changsha, ChinaChangde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First People’s Hospital of Changde City), Changde, ChinaDepartment of Urology, The Affiliated Children’s Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (Hunan Children’s Hospital), Changsha, ChinaObjectiveThis study aimed to systematically evaluate the safety of cyclosporine (CsA) and tacrolimus (TAC) in pediatric nephrotic syndrome (NS) patients using real-world data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).MethodsWe analyzed adverse event (AE) reports from the FAERS database between Q4 2003 and Q2 2024, focusing on AEs associated with CsA and TAC in NS patients aged 18 years and younger. We employed three signal detection methods—Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR), Relative Reporting Ratio (RRR), and Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR)—to assess the risk of drug-related AEs. Sensitivity analyses were conducted to explore the influence of gender on AE occurrence.ResultsA total of 207 CsA-related and 145 TAC-related AE reports were included. CsA was significantly associated with nephropathy toxic (ROR = 8.26, 95% CI: 4.21–16.20), urine output decreased (ROR = 29.93, 95% CI: 3.66–244.61), and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (ROR = 6.70, 95% CI: 3.17–14.14). TAC was associated with an increased risk of dystonia (ROR = 67.93, 95% CI: 8.63–534.86), kidney fibrosis (ROR = 22.65, 95% CI: 8.16–62.87), and diabetic ketoacidosis (ROR = 46.51, 95% CI: 5.68–380.97). Sensitivity analysis indicated that gender influenced the occurrence of AEs, with CsA showing higher nephrotoxicity in male patients, while TAC was more strongly associated with metabolic disorders and neurological AEs in female patients.ConclusionIn pediatric NS patients, CsA primarily induces nephrotoxicity and neurological complications, whereas TAC is more likely to cause kidney fibrosis and metabolic disorders. Enhanced monitoring of these AEs and individualized drug adjustments based on patient characteristics are recommended to optimize treatment outcomes and reduce AE incidence.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2024.1487441/fulltacrolimusnephrotic syndromepediatricsFAERSreal-world datacyclosporine
spellingShingle Yu Liu
Chong Yan
Yaowang Zhao
Sui Deng
Jiancheng Zu
The safety of cyclosporine and tacrolimus in pediatric nephrotic syndrome patients: a disproportionate analysis based on the FAERS database
Frontiers in Pediatrics
tacrolimus
nephrotic syndrome
pediatrics
FAERS
real-world data
cyclosporine
title The safety of cyclosporine and tacrolimus in pediatric nephrotic syndrome patients: a disproportionate analysis based on the FAERS database
title_full The safety of cyclosporine and tacrolimus in pediatric nephrotic syndrome patients: a disproportionate analysis based on the FAERS database
title_fullStr The safety of cyclosporine and tacrolimus in pediatric nephrotic syndrome patients: a disproportionate analysis based on the FAERS database
title_full_unstemmed The safety of cyclosporine and tacrolimus in pediatric nephrotic syndrome patients: a disproportionate analysis based on the FAERS database
title_short The safety of cyclosporine and tacrolimus in pediatric nephrotic syndrome patients: a disproportionate analysis based on the FAERS database
title_sort safety of cyclosporine and tacrolimus in pediatric nephrotic syndrome patients a disproportionate analysis based on the faers database
topic tacrolimus
nephrotic syndrome
pediatrics
FAERS
real-world data
cyclosporine
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2024.1487441/full
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