EMA Recommends New Measures For JAK Inhibitors After Confirming Serious Risks

The sponsors of five EU-approved Janus kinase inhibitors for inflammatory conditions will have to update their product information to reflect new measures and warnings from the European Medicines Agency.

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The EMA has been exploring side effects associated with certain JAK inhibitors • Source: Shutterstock

The European Medicines Agency has recommended measures to minimize the risk of cardiovascular problems, cancer and other serious side effects associated with five Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors that are approved in the EU for chronic inflammatory disorders.

The risk minimization measures apply to Xeljanz (tofacitinib) and Cibinqo (abrocitinib), both from Pfizer, and Jyseleca (filgotinib), Olumiant (baricitinib)...

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