JAK inhibitors increase risk of cardiovascular problems and cancer, warns PRAC
Janus kinase inhibitors used for chronic inflammatory conditions are only safe for certain patients, advises the EMA’s safety committee.
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Janus kinase inhibitors used for chronic inflammatory conditions are only safe for certain patients, advises the EMA’s safety committee.
Xeljanz® (tofacitinib) received marketing authorisation in Europe for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
Data from the Phase III JUNIPERA trial shows more patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis achieved and maintained improvements in joint symptoms with Cosentyx® (secukinumab).
Researchers have demonstrated that bioavailability tests in patients to reveal anti-drug antibody levels could aid personalised medicine.