Aims: Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have been proven to lead to relevant cardiovascular benefits, regardless of glycemic control function. SGLT2i have on the one hand led to reduction in cardiovascular events such as heart failure and on the other hand to renal protection. Blood pressure reduction and kidney function play a central role in these outcomes. This focused review describes the main mechanisms and clinical aspects of SGLT2i. Data synthesis: These drugs act on the proximal renal tubule and behave as diuretics with a “hybrid” mechanism, as they can favour both natriuresis and enhanced diuresis due to an osmotic effect dependent on glycosuria, resulting in blood pressure decrease. The exclusive peculiarity of these “diuretics”, which distinguishes them from loop and thiazide diuretics, lies also in the activation of the tubule-glomerular feedback. Conclusions: This mechanism, resulting in modulation of arterioles’ tone and renin secretion, contributes to the favorable outcomes, suggesting a wider use of SGLT2i in internal medicine, nephrology and cardiology.

Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors: peculiar “hybrid” diuretics that protect from target organ damage and cardiovascular events / Sarzani, R.; Giulietti, F.; Di Pentima, C.; Spannella, F.. - In: NMCD. NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. - ISSN 0939-4753. - STAMPA. - 30:10(2020), pp. 1622-1632. [10.1016/j.numecd.2020.05.030]

Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors: peculiar “hybrid” diuretics that protect from target organ damage and cardiovascular events

Sarzani R.
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Giulietti F.;Di Pentima C.;Spannella F.
2020-01-01

Abstract

Aims: Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have been proven to lead to relevant cardiovascular benefits, regardless of glycemic control function. SGLT2i have on the one hand led to reduction in cardiovascular events such as heart failure and on the other hand to renal protection. Blood pressure reduction and kidney function play a central role in these outcomes. This focused review describes the main mechanisms and clinical aspects of SGLT2i. Data synthesis: These drugs act on the proximal renal tubule and behave as diuretics with a “hybrid” mechanism, as they can favour both natriuresis and enhanced diuresis due to an osmotic effect dependent on glycosuria, resulting in blood pressure decrease. The exclusive peculiarity of these “diuretics”, which distinguishes them from loop and thiazide diuretics, lies also in the activation of the tubule-glomerular feedback. Conclusions: This mechanism, resulting in modulation of arterioles’ tone and renin secretion, contributes to the favorable outcomes, suggesting a wider use of SGLT2i in internal medicine, nephrology and cardiology.
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