{"id":4437,"date":"2021-09-23T21:50:29","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T21:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/?page_id=4437"},"modified":"2024-01-03T17:28:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T23:28:38","slug":"xeljanz","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/es\/recursos-legales\/xeljanz\/","title":{"rendered":"Xeljanz"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-health-warnings-issued-for-xeljanz\">New Health Warnings Issued For Xeljanz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border-bottom:0px;background-color:#f8f8f8;padding:20px\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new warnings for the arthritis-control medicines Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR.<br><br>While the federal government\u2019s investigation into these medications is ongoing, clinical evidence shows that Xeljanz may increase risk of heart-related problems. In some cases, Xeljanz may even cause death.<sup>1<\/sup><br><br>If you or a loved one have used Xeljanz, you should speak with a healthcare professional to see if you have developed any of the health problems listed by the FDA.\n<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-health-dangers-of-xeljanz\">What You Need to Know About the Health Dangers of Xeljanz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR are arthritis medications manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. They are known as Janus kinase inhibitor-class drugs<sup>2<\/sup>. The only difference between Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR is how long their effects last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR are used to treat conditions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rheumatoid arthritis<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pl-4\">Rheumatoid arthritis is inflammation of the joints, especially the hands and feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>Psoriatic arthritis<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pl-4\">Psoriatic arthritis is inflammation that affects people with the skin condition psoriasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><strong>Juvenile idiopathic arthritis<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pl-4\">Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a type of joint pain and inflammation affecting teens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><strong><strong>Ulcerative colitis<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pl-4\">Ulcerative colitis is a disease causing inflammation in the digestive tract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These medicines have other uses, too, but are primarily designed to control and alleviate the symptoms of arthritides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1430\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Health-Dangers-of-Xeljanz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Health-Dangers-of-Xeljanz.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Health-Dangers-of-Xeljanz-540x193.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Health-Dangers-of-Xeljanz-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-the-Health-Dangers-of-Xeljanz-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-health-problems-of-the-immune-system\"><strong>Health Problems of the Immune System<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conditions like arthritis and ulcerative colitis are often caused in part by an overactive immune system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, people who have rheumatoid arthritis produce more cytokine proteins (used to fight infection) than the body needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>When this happens, the immune system may begin working against the body, sending cytokines to attack connective tissues.<\/strong><\/strong><sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s what causes the inflammation and pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-xeljanz-works\"><strong><strong>How Xeljanz Works<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Xeljanz helps moderate the body\u2019s immune response by limiting the proteins\u2019 ability to send signals to the body. This helps prevent or reduce the inflammation and flare-ups of arthritis.<sup>4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-problem-with-xeljanz\"><strong><strong><strong>The Problem with Xeljanz<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR were first approved for use in the United States in 2012 and 2017, respectively.<sup>5<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-however-experts-have-long-had-concerns-about-their-safety\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>However, experts have long had concerns about their safety.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration let Pfizer begin selling Xeljanz, it required that the medicine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2018\/203214s018lbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">feature labels warning consumers of its potential to cause serious injury and death<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>After Xeljanz was approved, the F.D.A. instructed Pfizer to continue reporting safety data.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This data was monitored and cross-checked by the federal government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-the-dangers-of-xeljanz-were-discovered-by-an-fda-health-study\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>The dangers of Xeljanz were discovered by an FDA health study<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2019, the F.D.A. performed a randomized, large-scale analysis of Pfizer\u2019s post-marketing clinical safety data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>The data from the FDA\u2019s study showed that trial participants treated with Xeljanz were more likely to experience \u201cheart-related events\u201d compared to people who are treated with conventional tumor necrosis inhibitors.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-the-f-d-a-began-recommending-that-some-people-avoid-xeljanz\">T<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>he F.D.A. began recommending that some people avoid Xeljanz.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border-bottom:0px;background-color:#8ed1fc;padding:20px\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><h5>If you or someone you know has been impacted by Xeljanz, contact Amber Pang Parra for a free consultation at (855) 452-5529 or <a href=\"mailto:pharma@justinian.com\">pharma@justinian.com<\/a>.<br><\/h5>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<br>\n<br>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1430\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-dangers-of-Xeljanz-were-discovered-by-an-FDA-health-study.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-dangers-of-Xeljanz-were-discovered-by-an-FDA-health-study.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-dangers-of-Xeljanz-were-discovered-by-an-FDA-health-study-540x193.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-dangers-of-Xeljanz-were-discovered-by-an-FDA-health-study-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-dangers-of-Xeljanz-were-discovered-by-an-FDA-health-study-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-potential-dangers-of-xeljanz\"><strong>The Potential Dangers of Xeljanz&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-earlier-this-month-the-f-d-a-issued-another-more-comprehensive-report-outlining-the-potential-dangers-of-xeljanz\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Earlier this month, the F.D.A. issued <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/drug-safety-and-availability\/fda-requires-warnings-about-increased-risk-serious-heart-related-events-cancer-blood-clots-and-death\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>another, more comprehensive report<\/strong><\/a><strong> outlining the potential dangers of Xeljanz.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The FDA report on Xeljanz advises that people who take the drug are at higher risk of experiencing heart problems including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heart attack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carrera<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blood clots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Muerte<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border-bottom:0px;background-color:#f8f8f8;padding:20px\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><h5>The F.D.A\u2019s most recent warning suggests that people who take 10 mg of Xeljanz or Xeljanz XR twice per day are more likely to develop pulmonary embolisms. <\/h5>Pulmonary embolisms are a type of blood clot in the lungs that can be fatal.\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-however-even-people-who-take-lower-doses-of-xeljanz-or-xeljanz-xr-are-still-at-higher-risk-for-heart-related-problems-than-patients-taking-other-types-of-medication\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>However, even people who take lower doses of Xeljanz or Xeljanz XR are still at higher risk for heart-related problems than patients taking other types of medication.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fda-warnings-about-the-dangers-of-the-arthritis-medication-xeljanz\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>FDA warnings about the dangers of the arthritis medication Xeljanz.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The F.D.A.s\u2019 warning applies to everyone who has taken or continues to take any of the following drugs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Xeljanz (Pfizer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xeljanz XR (Pfizer)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olumiant (Eli Lilly and Company)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rinvoq (AbbVie)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-determining-your-risk-before-taking-the-arthritis-medication-xeljanz\"><strong><strong>Determining Your Risk Before Taking the Arthritis Medication Xeljanz<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people who take Xeljanz or Xeljanz XR will never experience any noticeable side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong>However, no two people react to any medication the exact same way.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Xeljanz\u2019s most dangerous side-effects are heart-related, and they may not be noticeable until it is too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-while-it-is-difficult-to-predict-who-will-experience-heart-related-problems-after-taking-xeljanz-the-f-d-a-has-advised-extreme-caution-for-anyone-who\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>While it is difficult to predict who will experience heart-related problems after taking Xeljanz, the F.D.A. has advised extreme caution for anyone who:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smokes or used to smoke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has had a heart attack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With a history of other heart problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has suffered strokes or needed treatment for blood clots<sup>6<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border-bottom:0px;background-color:#f8f8f8;padding:20px\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>If you fall into one of the F.D.A.\u2019s high-risk categories, you should ask your physician to consider alternatives to Xeljanz. \n<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1430\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/While-it-is-difficult-to-predict-who-will-experience-heart-related-problems-after-taking-Xeljanz-the-F.D.A.-has-advised-extreme-caution-for-anyone-who.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/While-it-is-difficult-to-predict-who-will-experience-heart-related-problems-after-taking-Xeljanz-the-F.D.A.-has-advised-extreme-caution-for-anyone-who.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/While-it-is-difficult-to-predict-who-will-experience-heart-related-problems-after-taking-Xeljanz-the-F.D.A.-has-advised-extreme-caution-for-anyone-who-540x193.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/While-it-is-difficult-to-predict-who-will-experience-heart-related-problems-after-taking-Xeljanz-the-F.D.A.-has-advised-extreme-caution-for-anyone-who-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/While-it-is-difficult-to-predict-who-will-experience-heart-related-problems-after-taking-Xeljanz-the-F.D.A.-has-advised-extreme-caution-for-anyone-who-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-knowing-when-to-get-help-for-health-problems-associated-with-xeljanz\"><strong><strong><strong>Knowing When to Get Help for Health Problems Associated with Xeljanz<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:0%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#ff0000\"><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><strong>Anyone who is taking Xeljanz or Xeljanz XR and experiences the symptoms of heart-related difficulties or disease should seek emergency medical attention.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-symptoms-of-a-health-problem-potentially-caused-by-zeljanz-include\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Symptoms of a health problem potentially caused by Zeljanz include:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prolonged, recurring or intense discomfort in the chest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tightness, pain, pressure, or other feelings of abnormality in the chest, throat, neck, or jaw&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain or discomfort in other parts of the body, but especially its extremities&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unexplained sweating, nausea, or vomiting&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slurred speech, or other verbal confusion&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strange sensations, such as numbness or weakness, that are specific to only one side of the body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>These symptoms may be early warning signs of a heart attack, pulmonary embolism, or other potentially life-threatening condition.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-should-also-request-an-immediate-doctor-s-appointment-if-you-have-experienced-any-of-the-following-signs-and-symptoms\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>You should also request an immediate doctor\u2019s appointment if you have experienced any of the following signs and symptoms:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fatiga&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fiebre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sudores nocturnos&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lingering cough&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respiratory difficulties&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>P\u00e9rdida de peso inexplicable&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-if-you-were-hurt-by-the-arthritis-medication-xeljanz\">What to Do If You Were Hurt By the Arthritis Medication Xeljanz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hundreds of thousands of Americans have been prescribed Xeljanz, hoping it would help relieve their chronic pain. They put their faith in Pfizer, trusting the company would design a safe product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unfortunately-the-f-d-a-has-discovered-that-pfizer-s-xeljanz-and-xeljanz-xr-medications-pose-significant-health-risks\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Unfortunately, the F.D.A. has discovered that Pfizer\u2019s Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR medications pose significant health risks.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, the F.D.A. is so concerned about Xeljanz that it has ordered Pfizer to include new warning labels, and restricted the use of Xeljanz to patients who have not responded to, or cannot tolerate, one or more tumor necrosis factor blockers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>The F.D.A. has had concerns about Pfizer for years, while other countries\u2019 health associations expressed doubt about Xeljanz\u2019s safety and efficacy.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-compensation-for-injuries-caused-by-the-arthritis-medication-xeljanz\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Compensation for Injuries Caused By the Arthritis Medication Xeljanz<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or a loved one have experienced side effects\u2014or worse\u2014after taking Xeljanz, you should not have to bear the physical, emotional, and financial burden of Pfizer\u2019s mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-legal-liability-for-pharmaceutical-products-like-xeljanz\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Legal Liability for Pharmaceutical Products Like Xeljanz<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When a company injures another person with a faulty product, the injured person can file a personal injury lawsuit demanding damages. The law lets people request damages for many different hardships:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facturas m\u00e9dicas&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical pain and suffering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Psychological pain and suffering&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lost wages or diminished earing capacity&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Muerte por negligencia&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border-bottom:0px;background-color:#f8f8f8;padding:20px\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Even people who had a history of heart-related problems before taking Xeljanz may be entitled to funds from an eventual legal settlement.\n<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-law-protects-people-injured-by-hazardous-pharmaceuticals-like-xeljanz\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>The Law Protects People Injured By Hazardous Pharmaceuticals Like Xeljanz<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tragically, the thousands of families and people who thought Xeljanz could help alleviate arthritis pain had to wait for the federal government to tell them that Pfizer\u2019s own data showed that Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR are dangerous\u2014even deadly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>If you or a loved one was injured, you may be legally entitled to money to cover your financial and physical injuries. Speak to a personal injury attorney who can advise you on how to proceed.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1430\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Law-Protects-People-Injured-By-Hazardous-Pharmaceuticals-Like-Xeljanz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Law-Protects-People-Injured-By-Hazardous-Pharmaceuticals-Like-Xeljanz.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Law-Protects-People-Injured-By-Hazardous-Pharmaceuticals-Like-Xeljanz-540x193.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Law-Protects-People-Injured-By-Hazardous-Pharmaceuticals-Like-Xeljanz-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/The-Law-Protects-People-Injured-By-Hazardous-Pharmaceuticals-Like-Xeljanz-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-texas-personal-injury-law-firm-that-knows-what-you-re-up-against\">A Texas Personal Injury Law Firm That Knows What You\u2019re Up Against<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xeljanz-lawsuits-can-be-very-complex-to-prove\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Xeljanz Lawsuits Can Be Very Complex to Prove<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning a mass tort lawsuit for injuries caused by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/es\/como-resulto-herido\/responsabilidad-por-productos-y-productos-peligrosos\/\">hazardous products<\/a> o <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/es\/recursos-legales\/medicamentos-recetados-peligrosos\/\">productos farmac\u00e9uticos peligrosos<\/a> Por lo general, implica demostrar que los fabricantes no advirtieron adecuadamente a las personas que lo tomaron sobre los riesgos potenciales.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eso puede incluir la investigaci\u00f3n de estudios m\u00e9dicos, publicaciones corporativas y el uso de testimonios de expertos sobre c\u00f3mo el medicamento caus\u00f3 una lesi\u00f3n. Esto no es f\u00e1cil de hacer, especialmente cuando las compa\u00f1\u00edas farmac\u00e9uticas se presentan con un ej\u00e9rcito de abogados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Pero luchar contra los matones es lo que mejor hace Justinian &amp; Associates.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-we-are-warriors-for-the-injured\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Somos guerreros para los heridos<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Texas and San Antonio mass tort lawyers have successfully represented <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/es\/como-resulto-herido\/litigio-masivo-por-agravio\/\">decenas de v\u00edctimas<\/a> lesionadas por <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/es\/como-resulto-herido\/lesiones-por-medicamentos-recetados\/\">unsafe medications<\/a> and other hazardous products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Precisamente <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/es\/como-resulto-herido\/litigio-masivo-por-agravio\/\">why we were founded.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-we-have-extensive-knowledge-of-that-area-of-law-along-with-the-experience-the-resources-experience-and-trained-investigators-to-take-on-adversaries-of-any-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>We have extensive knowledge of that area of law, along with the experience, the resources, experience and trained investigators to take on adversaries of any size.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-all-we-do-is-fight-for-injured-victims\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Todo lo que hacemos es luchar por las v\u00edctimas heridas.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Nuestro \u00fanico objetivo es la justicia para nuestros clientes, sea lo que sea que eso signifique para ellos. Y no aceptamos la derrota. A menos que le consigamos dinero por sus lesiones, no nos paga ni un centavo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-time-to-act-is-now\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>El momento de actuar es ahora<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sus derechos pueden perderse si espera.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are laws that limit how much time you have to file a lawsuit after being injured. They are known as statutes of limitation. They may apply to your lawsuit to recover for your Xeljanz injuries. The countdown may already have begun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>El equipo legal de Justinian and Associates tiene a\u00f1os de experiencia en casos como los dispositivos respiratorios Philips CPAP y BiPAP.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Es posible que el estatuto de limitaciones (cu\u00e1nto tiempo tiene para presentar un caso) ya est\u00e9 en cuenta regresiva. \u00a1No dejes que caduque!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-call-text-or-email-us-for-a-free-consultation-with-no-obligation\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Ll\u00e1menos, env\u00edenos un mensaje de texto o env\u00edenos un correo electr\u00f3nico para una consulta gratuita, sin compromiso.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Speak to a Texas<\/strong><\/strong> <strong><strong>personal injury attorney from Justinian &amp; Associates (not a \u201cscreener\u201d or paralegal) to understand your rights.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>[1]  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/news-events\/fda-brief\/fda-brief-fda-responds-safety-signal-reported-required-postmarketing-trial-xeljanz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDA In Brief: FDA responds to safety signal reported in required postmarketing trial for Xeljanz<\/a>, Amanda Turney, FDA.gov Media Inquiries (February 25, 2019).<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>[2]  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xeljanz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xeljanz website<\/a>.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>[3]  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intechopen.com\/chapters\/52723\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cytokines in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)<\/a>, Selim Nalbant and Ahmet Merih Birlik, New Developments in the Pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (Feb. 22nd 2017).<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>[4]  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC545791\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Janus kinases (Jaks)<\/a>, Yamaoka K, Saharinen P, Pesu M, Holt VE 3rd, Silvennoinen O, O&#8217;Shea JJ. Genome Biology (2004).<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>[5]  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/history\/xeljanz.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xeljanz FDA Approval History<\/a>, Drugs.com (updated by Judith Stewart, BPharm on Jan 28, 2021).<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>[6]  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/drug-safety-and-availability\/fda-requires-warnings-about-increased-risk-serious-heart-related-events-cancer-blood-clots-and-death\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDA requires warnings about increased risk of serious heart-related events, cancer, blood clots, and death for JAK inhibitors that treat certain chronic inflammatory conditions<\/a>, FDA.gov (9\/01\/2021).<\/sup><\/p>"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Health Warnings Issued For Xeljanz The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new warnings for the arthritis-control medicines Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR. While the federal government\u2019s investigation into these medications is ongoing, clinical evidence shows that Xeljanz may increase risk of heart-related problems. 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