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ArticleEndocrine2025

Risk of ophthalmic adverse drug reactions in patients prescribed glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists: a pharmacovigilance study based on the FDA adverse event reporting system database.

Jianxing Zhou, Wei Huang, Yunzhen Xie, Haobin Shen, Maobai Liu, Xuemei Wu

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Jianxing ZhouDepartment of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Wei HuangDepartment of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Yunzhen XieDepartment of Pharmacy, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, China.
Haobin ShenSchool of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Maobai LiuDepartment of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Xuemei WuDepartment of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China. wuxuemei@fjmu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo investigate the association between glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and ophthalmic adverse drug reactions (OADRs) using data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).

methodsThis retrospective pharmacovigilance study analyzed post-marketing FAERS data from 2018 to 2023 to identify GLP-1 RA-related OADRs. This study employed the Weibull model for time-to-onset (TTO) analysis, Bayesian Information Component analysis for disproportionality comparing GLP-1 RAs with other drugs, and the Ω shrinkage method for co-medication analysis.

resultsFAERS reported 5003 OADRs associated with GLP-1 RAs, including retinopathy and visual impairment. Disproportionality analysis identified significant signals for semaglutide, liraglutide, and exenatide, suggesting potential associations with OADRs. Co-medication analysis indicated that OADRs primarily resulted from GLP-1 RA use. TTO analysis categorized most OADRs as early failures, emphasizing the need for early monitoring.

conclusionThis study emphasizes the importance of ophthalmic surveillance in patients using GLP-1 RAs, particularly semaglutide, dulaglutide, and exenatide. Enhanced monitoring and patient education are essential for timely detection and management of potential OADRs. Regulatory agencies should consider updating drug labels to include comprehensive warnings about OADRs associated with GLP-1 RA therapies.

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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsEye DiseasesGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor AgonistsHypoglycemic AgentsAdultAdverse Drug Reaction Reporting SystemsAgedDatabases, FactualExenatideFemaleGlucagon-Like Peptide 1Glucagon-Like PeptidesHumansLiraglutideMaleMiddle AgedExenatideGlucagon-Like Peptide 1Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor AgonistsGlucagon-Like PeptidesHypoglycemic AgentsLiraglutideSemaglutideFAERS databaseGLP-1RAsObesityOphthalmic Adverse Drug ReactionsPharmacovigilanceType 2 diabetes

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