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Abstract
Background: Endothelin receptor antagonists are commonly used in clinical practice, with concerns about their hepatotoxicity.
Aim: This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive pharmacovigilance study based on FDA adverse event reporting system data to evaluate the possible association between endothelin receptor antagonists and drug-induced liver injury.
Method: Adverse event reports from FDA adverse event reporting system between January 2004 and December 2022 were analyzed. Disproportionality algorithms, including reporting odds ratio and information component, were used to evaluate the association between endothelin receptor antagonists and liver injury. Sex- and age-stratified analyses of drug-induced liver injury events were also conducted in relation to endothelin receptor antagonists.
Results: Significant associations between bosentan, macitentan, and liver injury were identified. Bosentan showed a strong link with liver injury, with reporting odds ratios for cholestatic injury at 7.59 (95% confidence interval: 6.90-8.35), hepatocellular injury at 5.63 (5.29-6.00), and serious drug-related hepatic disorders events at 1.33 (1.24-1.43). Drug-induced liver injury signals associated with bosentan were detected in all age groups. Macitentan was associated with liver injury, with reporting odds ratios for hepatic failure at 1.64 (1.39-1.94), cholestatic injury at 1.62 (1.43-1.83), and serious drug-related hepatic disorders events at 1.40 (1.29-1.51). No drug-induced liver injury signal was detected for ambrisentan, and no significant sex differences were observed in drug-induced liver injury events.
Conclusion: Both bosentan and macitentan are associated with liver injury. Routine monitoring of serum aminotransferase levels is recommended, especially in patients at higher risk of liver injury. Further research into drug-drug interactions involving endothelin receptor antagonists is warranted.
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The International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy (IJCP) offers a platform for articles on research in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Care and related practice-oriented subjects in the pharmaceutical sciences.
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IJCP publishes original Research articles, Review articles , Short research reports, Commentaries, book reviews, and Letters to the Editor.
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy is affiliated with the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy (ESCP). ESCP promotes practice and research in Clinical Pharmacy, especially in Europe. The general aim of the society is to advance education, practice and research in Clinical Pharmacy .
Until 2010 the journal was called Pharmacy World & Science.