US FDA Restricts JAK Inhibitors To Second-Line In Rheumatoid Arthritis Amid CV, Cancer, Mortality Risks

Now that the analysis of Pfizer’s postmarketing trial for Xeljanz is complete, though, application reviews of other products will likely be completed. The Xelijanz study revealed elevated risk of heart-related events, cancer, blood clots and death, resulting in a class-wide indication restriction and a revised boxed warning.