Disproportionality analysis of vibegron-associated adverse events using the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS): a real-world pharmacovigilance study

Abstract Background Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome has a significant impact on quality of life, and vibegron has emerged as a therapeutic option. This study aims to evaluate the safety profile of vibegron in a disproportionality analysis by analyzing adverse event (AE) reports from the Food and D...

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Main Authors: Bangbei Wan, Zhi Zhou, Ning Ma, Weiying Lu
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Published: BMC 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-025-02406-9
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description Abstract Background Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome has a significant impact on quality of life, and vibegron has emerged as a therapeutic option. This study aims to evaluate the safety profile of vibegron in a disproportionality analysis by analyzing adverse event (AE) reports from the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of the FAERS database from January 2021 to September 2023. After duplicate removal and thorough screening, 1137 vibegron-related AE reports were identified. We analyzed these reports for demographic and clinical characteristics, signal detection at the system organ class (SOC) level, and specific AEs. Results Females comprised a higher percentage (67.72%) of AE reports compared to males. The elderly population (age > 64 years) accounted for 15.84% of the cases. The majority (95.69%) of the reports originated from the USA. Signal detection revealed significant findings across 19 organ systems with notable SOCs, including renal and urinary disorders (ROR = 7.72, 95%CI 6.83–8.72), gastrointestinal disorders (ROR = 1.38, 95%CI 1.21–1.58), and respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders (ROR = 1.21, 95%CI 1.01–1.45). In addition, several unexpected AEs were identified, such as dry mouth, hot flush, constipation, and increased blood pressure. Conclusions This study provides comprehensive insights into vibegron's safety profile, revealing both known and unexpected AEs. The findings highlight the need for careful patient selection and monitoring, especially among females and the elderly. The results advocate for ongoing pharmacovigilance and further research to ensure vibegron's safe and effective use in OAB treatment.
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spelling doaj-art-6c0e66e860e84dae8f0fc85d7b82e7112025-08-20T03:03:57ZengBMCEuropean Journal of Medical Research2047-783X2025-02-013011810.1186/s40001-025-02406-9Disproportionality analysis of vibegron-associated adverse events using the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS): a real-world pharmacovigilance studyBangbei Wan0Zhi Zhou1Ning Ma2Weiying Lu3Reproductive Medical Center, Hainan Women and Children’s Medical CenterReproductive Medical Center, Hainan Women and Children’s Medical CenterReproductive Medical Center, Hainan Women and Children’s Medical CenterReproductive Medical Center, Hainan Women and Children’s Medical CenterAbstract Background Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome has a significant impact on quality of life, and vibegron has emerged as a therapeutic option. This study aims to evaluate the safety profile of vibegron in a disproportionality analysis by analyzing adverse event (AE) reports from the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of the FAERS database from January 2021 to September 2023. After duplicate removal and thorough screening, 1137 vibegron-related AE reports were identified. We analyzed these reports for demographic and clinical characteristics, signal detection at the system organ class (SOC) level, and specific AEs. Results Females comprised a higher percentage (67.72%) of AE reports compared to males. The elderly population (age > 64 years) accounted for 15.84% of the cases. The majority (95.69%) of the reports originated from the USA. Signal detection revealed significant findings across 19 organ systems with notable SOCs, including renal and urinary disorders (ROR = 7.72, 95%CI 6.83–8.72), gastrointestinal disorders (ROR = 1.38, 95%CI 1.21–1.58), and respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders (ROR = 1.21, 95%CI 1.01–1.45). In addition, several unexpected AEs were identified, such as dry mouth, hot flush, constipation, and increased blood pressure. Conclusions This study provides comprehensive insights into vibegron's safety profile, revealing both known and unexpected AEs. The findings highlight the need for careful patient selection and monitoring, especially among females and the elderly. The results advocate for ongoing pharmacovigilance and further research to ensure vibegron's safe and effective use in OAB treatment.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-025-02406-9Overactive bladder syndromeVibegronFAERS databaseAdverse eventSystem organ class
spellingShingle Bangbei Wan
Zhi Zhou
Ning Ma
Weiying Lu
Disproportionality analysis of vibegron-associated adverse events using the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS): a real-world pharmacovigilance study
European Journal of Medical Research
Overactive bladder syndrome
Vibegron
FAERS database
Adverse event
System organ class
title Disproportionality analysis of vibegron-associated adverse events using the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS): a real-world pharmacovigilance study
title_full Disproportionality analysis of vibegron-associated adverse events using the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS): a real-world pharmacovigilance study
title_fullStr Disproportionality analysis of vibegron-associated adverse events using the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS): a real-world pharmacovigilance study
title_full_unstemmed Disproportionality analysis of vibegron-associated adverse events using the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS): a real-world pharmacovigilance study
title_short Disproportionality analysis of vibegron-associated adverse events using the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS): a real-world pharmacovigilance study
title_sort disproportionality analysis of vibegron associated adverse events using the fda adverse event reporting system faers a real world pharmacovigilance study
topic Overactive bladder syndrome
Vibegron
FAERS database
Adverse event
System organ class
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-025-02406-9
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