Sodium Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors and CKD: Are You a #Flozinator?
Anoushka Krishnan, Mythri Shankar, Edgar V. Lerma, Nasim Wiegley
Abstract
Sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have rapidly emerged as a novel therapy to reduce the rate of progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). With humble beginnings in the 19th century for treating malaria, this class of drugs initially developed for the treatment of diabetes has now revolutionized the management of heart failure and CKD. SGLT2 inhibitors trigger glucosuria, thus modestly improving glycemic control. In addition, they have pleiotropic effects, such as reducing intraglomerular pressure and improving tubuloglomerular feedback, which lead to their beneficial effects on CKD progression. Recent data from randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the efficacy of this class of drugs in CKD. We briefly review the evidence from major trials on SGLT2 inhibitors in CKD, discuss the mechanisms of action and provide an overview of the safe and successful prescription of these medications. Sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have rapidly emerged as a novel therapy to reduce the rate of progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). With humble beginnings in the 19th century for treating malaria, this class of drugs initially developed for the treatment of diabetes has now revolutionized the management of heart failure and CKD. SGLT2 inhibitors trigger glucosuria, thus modestly improving glycemic control. In addition, they have pleiotropic effects, such as reducing intraglomerular pressure and improving tubuloglomerular feedback, which lead to their beneficial effects on CKD progression. Recent data from randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the efficacy of this class of drugs in CKD. We briefly review the evidence from major trials on SGLT2 inhibitors in CKD, discuss the mechanisms of action and provide an overview of the safe and successful prescription of these medications. The chemical phlorizin was first isolated from the bark of apple trees in the 19th century by French scientists and was used in treating malaria. It was later found to inhibit glucose reabsorption in the kidney.1Ehrenkranz J.R.L. Lewis N.G. Kahn C.R. Roth J. Phlorizin: a review.Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2005; 21: 31-38Crossref PubMed Scopus (762) Google Scholar Several decades later, sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors were developed using this chemical. The SGLT2 protein is located in the proximal tubules of the kidneys, contributing to nearly 90% of glucose reabsorption via the cotransport of glucose and sodium.2Panchapakesan U. Pegg K. Gross S. et al.Effects of SGLT2 inhibition in human kidney proximal tubular cells--renoprotection in diabetic nephropathy?.PLOS ONE. 2013; 8e54442Crossref PubMed Scopus (231) Google Scholar SGLT2 inhibitors suppress this glucose reabsorption, resulting in glucosuria. Although these medications were originally developed to improve glycemic control, the evidence from randomized clinical trials has shone a light on their efficacy in kidney and heart protection among even individuals without diabetes. SGLT2 inhibitors have come a long way in a short period of time. Although they have a modest impact on glycemic control, this group of drugs has revolutionized the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart failure, irrespective of the underlying diabetes status. The initial cardiovascular (CV) outcome trials not only showed the efficacy of SGLT2i agents in reducing CV mortality and hospitalization for heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but secondary outcomes from these early trials also revealed up to 40% reduction in the risk of progression of kidney disease.3Zinman B. Wanner C. Lachin J.M. et al.Empagliflozin, cardiovascular outcomes, and mortality in type 2 diabetes.N Engl J Med. 2015; 373: 2117-2128Crossref PubMed Scopus (7870) Google Scholar, 4Neal B. Perkovic V. Mahaffey K.W. et al.Canagliflozin and cardiovascular and renal events in type 2 diabetes.N Engl J Med. 2017; 377: 644-657Crossref PubMed Scopus (2493) Google Scholar, 5Wiviott S.D. Raz I. Bonaca M.P. et al.Dapagliflozin and cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes.N Engl J Med. 2019; 380: 347-357Crossref PubMed Scopus (3512) Google Scholar, 6Wanner C. Inzucchi S.E. Lachin J.M. et al.Empagliflozin and progression of kidney disease in type 2 diabetes.N Engl J Med. 2016; 375: 323-334Crossref PubMed Scopus (2248) Google Scholar Notably, the cohort of patients in these initial studies mostly had preserved kidney function without significant albuminuria. Figure 1 demonstrates the key SGLT2i trials over the last few years. Subsequently, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were specifically designed to evaluate primary kidney endpoints, focusing on patients with various degrees of baseline kidney impairment and higher albuminuria (Table 1).Table 1Landmark Trials of SGLT2 Inhibitors in CKDCREDENCEDAPA-CKDEMPA-KIDNEYInterventionCanagliflozin 100 mg daily vs placeboDapagliflozin 10 mg daily vs placeboEmpagliflozinPopulation4,401 patients with T2DM and CKDOn RAAS blockadeExcluded suspected non-diabetic CKD4,304 patients with and without T2DMOn RAAS blockadeExcluded PCKD, T1DM, lupus/AAV, recent immunosuppression6,609 with and without T2DMOn RAAS blockadeExcluded PCKDeGFR (mL/min/1.73 m2)30 to <9025-7520 to <45 or,45 to <90 with albuminuriaAlbuminuria (mg/g)>300-5,000200-5,000Any level of albuminuria if eGFR 20 to <45 mL/min/1.73 m2At least 200 if eGFR 45 to <90 mL/min/1.73 m2% without diabetes032%54%% with glomerular disease016%25%Mean (SD) eGFR, mL/min/1.73 m256 (18)43 (12)37 (14)Median (IQR) UACR, mg/g927 (463-1,833)949 (477-1,885)329 (49-1,069)Median (IQR) follow-up, y2.62 (0.02-4.53)2.4 (2.0-2.7)2.0 (1.5-2.4)Primary outcomesComposite of ESKD, doubling of SCr from baseline, or death from renal or CV causesComposite of any of a decline of at least 50% in eGFR, onset of ESKD, or death from renal or CV causesFirst occurrence of kidney disease progression or death from CV causesSecondary outcomesComposite of CV death or heart failure hospitalization; composite of ESKD, doubling of SCr, or death; CV death; death from any causeComposite kidney outcome (sustained decline in eGFR of 50%, ESKD, or death from renal cause); composite CV outcomes (hospitalization for heart failure or CV death); death from any causeComposite of hospitalization for heart failure, death from CV causes, all-cause hospitalization, and death from any causePrimary outcomes (HR, 95%CI)0.70 (0.59-0.82)0.61 (0.51-0.72)0.72 (0.64-0.82)Key secondary outcomes (HR, 95%CI) Death from any cause0.83 (0.68-1.02)0.69 (0.53-0.88)0.87 (0.70-1.08) Hospitalization for heart failure or death from CV cause0.69 (0.57-0.83)0.71 (0.55-0.92)0.84 (0.67-1.07) Composite of decline in eGFR, ESKD, or death from renal cause0.66 (0.53-0.81))0.56 (0.45-0.68)—AAV, antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis; CI, confidence interval; CKD, chronic kidney disease; CV, cardiovascular; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; ESKD, end-stage kidney disease; HR, hazard ratio; IQR, interquartile range; PCKD, polycystic kidney disease; RAAS, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system; SGLT2, sodium/glucose cotransporter 2; SCr, serum creatinine; SD, standard deviation; T1DM, type 1 diabetes mellitus; T2DM, type 2 diabetes mellitus; UACR, urinary albumin-creatinine ratio. Open table in a new tab AAV, antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis; CI, confidence interval; CKD, chronic kidney disease; CV, cardiovascular; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; ESKD, end-stage kidney disease; HR, hazard ratio; IQR, interquartile range; PCKD, polycystic kidney disease; RAAS, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system; SGLT2, sodium/glucose cotransporter 2; SCr, serum creatinine; SD, standard deviation; T1DM, type 1 diabetes mellitus; T2DM, type 2 diabetes mellitus; UACR, urinary albumin-creatinine ratio. CREDENCE (Canagliflozin and Renal Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes and Nephropathy) was the first double-blind, placebo-controlled RCT that investigated the efficacy of an SGLT2i agent for primary composite kidney outcomes in 4,401 participants with T2DM and CKD with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 30 to <90 mL/min/1.73 m2 and severe albuminuria (urine albumin-creatinine ratio [UACR] >300 to 5,000 mg/g [33-565 mg/mmol]).7Perkovic V. Jardine M.J. Neal B. et al.Canagliflozin and renal outcomes in type 2 diabetes and nephropathy.N Engl J Med. 2019; 380: 2295-2306Crossref PubMed Scopus (3170) Google Scholar The trial was stopped early because of an interim analysis showing clear efficacy for the primary outcome (median follow-up 2.62 years; interquartile range, 0.02-4.53). The results of this trial showed a significant benefit of canagliflozin in patients with T2DM and CKD. Canagliflozin led to a 30% reduction in the composite risk for kidney failure (sustained eGFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2 or treatment with dialysis or transplantation), doubling of serum creatinine level, or death from kidney or CV causes (hazard ratio [HR], 0.70; 95% CI, 0.59-0.82). The canagliflozin group also had a lower risk of CV death, myocardial infarction, or stroke (HR, 0.61; 95% CI, 0.47-0.80). Rates of adverse events, particularly of fractures and amputations, were similar across the 2 groups, with the treatment group having a slightly higher risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) (2.2 vs 0.2 per 1,000-patient years). The DAPA-CKD (Dapagliflozin in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease) trial investigated primary composite kidney outcomes in 4,304 participants with CKD (eGFR of 25 to <75 mL/min/1.73 m2) and albuminuria (UACR 200-5,000 mg/g [22-565 mg/mmol]), on maximal tolerated renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors, with or without T2DM.8Heerspink H.J.L. Stefánsson B.V. Correa-Rotter R. et al.Dapagliflozin in patients with chronic kidney disease.N Engl J Med. 2020; 383: 1436-1446Crossref PubMed Scopus (1866) Google Scholar The primary composite outcome was the first occurrence of any of the following: a decline of at least 50% in eGFR, the onset of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), an eGFR of <15 mL/min/1.73 m2, or death from renal or CV causes. The mean eGFR was 43.1 ± 12.3 mL/min/1.73 m2, and nearly 15% had an eGFR of <30 mL/min/1.73 m2. This trial was stopped early (median follow-up 2.4 years; interquartile range, 2-2.7) because of the overwhelming efficacy of dapagliflozin, which slowed the rate of decline in eGFR, reduced progression to ESKD, and mortality from kidney or CV causes, regardless of diabetic status. The primary composite outcome occurred in 9.2% of patients on dapagliflozin versus 14.5% on placebo (HR, 0.61; 95% CI, 0.51-0.72). The number needed to treat to prevent one primary event was 19. Organ-protective benefits were observed across all stages of CKD (including 624 patients with advanced stage 4 CKD) and all levels of albuminuria. The incidence of all secondary outcomes, in particular mortality, were lower in the treatment group. The incidence of adverse events was similar across the groups with no notable predisposition toward amputation or DKA in the treatment arm. Notably, this study excluded patients with type 1 diabetes, polycystic kidney disease, CKD from lupus nephritis, or antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, and those on immunosuppressants 6 months before enrollment. Most recently, EMPA-KIDNEY (Empagliflozin in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease), a large randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, evaluated the effects of empagliflozin on the progression of CKD in patients with or without T2DM with even lower eGFR of 20-45 mL/min/1.73 m2 regardless of albuminuria or eGFR 45-90 mL/min/1.73 m2 with UACR ≥200 mg/g (22 mg/mmol) on a single RAAS blockade agent if tolerated.9EMPA-KIDNEY Collaborative GroupDesign, recruitment, and baseline characteristics of the EMPA-KIDNEY trial.Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2022; 37: 1317-1329Crossref PubMed Scopus (40) Google Scholar,10The EMPA-KIDNEY Collaborative Group Herrington W.G. Staplin N. et al.Empagliflozin in patients with chronic kidney disease.N Engl J Med. 2023; 388: 117-127Crossref PubMed Scopus (239) Google Scholar The primary outcome was the first occurrence of progression of kidney disease (defined as any of ESKD [initiation of dialysis or receipt of a kidney transplant], a sustained decrease in eGFR to <10 mL/min/1.73 m2, a sustained decrease in eGFR of at least 40% from baseline, or death from renal causes) or death from CV causes. This study examined a cohort likely underrepresented in previous studies (lower eGFR and lower UACR). The investigators enrolled 6,609 patients with CKD (mean eGFR of 37.3 ± 14.5 mL/min/1.73 m2); over 50% did not have a history of diabetes, 25% had a history of glomerulonephritis, and 34% had an eGFR of <30 mL/min/1.73 m2. Once again, the study was stopped early by the independent safety monitoring committee because of overwhelmingly positive results. The median follow-up was 2 years (interquartile range, 1.5-2.4). The primary outcome occurred in 13.1% of the empagliflozin group compared with 16.9% in the placebo group (HR, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.64-0.82). The benefits of empagliflozin were similar among patients with or without diabetes and irrespective of eGFR. No differences were noted in the primary outcome in the subgroup with UACR <30 or ≥30 to ≤300 mg/g. However, between-group differences in the mean rate of eGFR decline remained preserved among key subgroups including in those with UACR ≤300 mg/g. Although the progression of kidney disease (HR, 0.71; 95% CI, 0.62-0.81) and hospitalization for any cause (HR, 0.86; 95% CI, 0.78-0.95) were lower in the treatment arm, no significant differences were noted with respect to hospitalization for heart failure, death from CV causes, or death from any cause (secondary outcomes). Though rates of serious adverse events were similar between the 2 groups, there were more episodes of DKA vs and amputation vs in the treatment EMPA-KIDNEY Collaborative Group Herrington W.G. 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