If you or a loved one took Xeljanz or Xeljanz XR and suffered from blood clots, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary thrombosis or deep vein thrombosis, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a Xeljanz lawsuit or settlement.
A team of drug injury lawyers is investigating potential lawsuit and settlement cases of patients who claim have suffered from blood clots to the lung or pulmonary embolism after taking Xeljanz or Xeljanz XR.
Xeljanz (tofacitinib) is a medication used to treat Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Psoriatic arthritis (PSA) and Ulcerative colitis (UC). Xeljanz is in a class of drugs known as Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors that can decrease immunity system activity by blocking enzymes that can cause inflammatory reactions. Xeljanz is manufactured by Pfizer.
On February 25, 2019, the FDA alerted the public that a safety clinical trial found an increased risk of blood clots in the lungs and death when a 10 mg twice daily dose of tofacitinib (brand names Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR) was used in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (or RA).
Types of Xeljanz Lawsuit Cases
Xeljanz lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include the claims of patients who took Xeljanz for rheumatoid arthritis and suffered blood clots and other serious injuries, side-effects or complications including, among others:
- Blood Clots
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary thrombosis
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Death
Pulmonary Embolism Lawsuit Cases
Xeljanz lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include patients who claim they suffered from a pulmonary embolism (“PE”) after using Xelganz. A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs caused by blood clots that migrate to the lungs from the legs or other parts of the body.
Pulmonary embolism signs and symptoms can potentially include:
- Sudden trouble breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain (or back pain)
- Feeling like having a heart attack
- Coughing up blood
- Rapid pulse
- Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
- Severe sweating.
- Skin that is clammy or bluish-colored.
A pulmonary embolism can cause permanent injury to the lungs and damage to other organs due to low levels of oxygen in the blood.
Deep Vein Thrombosis Lawsuit Cases
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot (thrombus) that forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs.
Deep vein thrombosis signs and symptoms can potentially include:
- Swelling in the affected leg
- Pain in your leg (often feeling like a cramp).
- Discolored skin on the leg.
- Feeling warm in the area affected.
If you or someone you love took Xeljanz or Xeljanz XR and suffered blood clots, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis or other venous thromboembolic event, you may be entitled to compensation from a Xeljanz lawsuit or settlement. Contact a drug injury lawyer to request a free case review.
*If you or a loved one are experiencing health issues, side effects or complications after taking a prescription drug or medication, we urge you to promptly consult with your doctor or physician for an evaluation.
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