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Zantac Class Action Lawsuit

Medical researchers and scientists continue to present more evidence regarding extremely high levels of the cancer-inducing chemical N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in samples of the popular antacid drug known as Zantac. As a result, the FDA has formally issued a recall of all Zantac products from the US market, effective April 1st, 2020.

Those who have used Zantac and have subsequently been subjected to unforeseen complications are being encouraged to come forward at this time. At Van Law Firm, our staff of Olympia Zantac attorneys is now accepting cases for defective drug, personal injury, and wrongful death claims.

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What is Zantac and Why is it Being Recalled?

Originally approved in 1983, Zantac (ranitidine hydrochloride) is one the most widely-prescribed medications for gastrointestinal ailments, such as heartburn, acid reflux, stomach ulcers,and more. Due to its long lifespan and a bevy of generic options, it is assumed that hundreds of thousands if not millions of patients have been exposed to Zantac in some form.

It’s been discovered that the problem behind the hazardous levels of NDMA in Zantac lies within the drug’s active ingredient, ranitidine. In most cases where drugs have been tainted with NDMA, the cause was traced back to manufacturing or storage error. However, in the case of Zantac, the ranitidine chemical degrades and erodes over time, and the leftover pieces then combine to form NDMA, and the process begins again. In other words, it’s prepackaged and doesn’t need outside factors to form. Zantac studies have netted thousands of nanograms of NDMA per dose, which is a far cry from the FDA’s daily intake limit of just 96 nanograms.

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Possible Risks of Zantac

NDMA is classified as a Group 2A carcinogen– this indicates that the substance is “probably carcinogenic to humans” based off of a combination of patient studies, lab reviews, and animal testing. When NDMA enters the body, it can adversely affect any of the different bodily systems. As such, plaintiffs in Zantac lawsuits have identified the following forms of cancer:

Bladder cancer

Brain cancer

Breast cancer

Esophageal/nasal/throat cancer

Kidney cancer

Liver cancer

Lung cancer (in non-smokers)

Pancreatic cancer

Prostate cancer

Stomach cancer

Testicular cancer

Thyroid cancer

Uterine cancer

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Zantac Litigation and Guidelines

Longtime proponents of Zantac and their families may wish to proceed with legal action after experiencing hardships as a result of NDMA overexposure. Individuals in the Olympia area who are contemplating filing a claim should consider amassing the following information:

Documented use history: The basis of any Zantac claim is a proven history of actually using the drug for an extended period of time– plaintiffs should be prepared to document at least six months of use prior to filing.
Subsequent injuries: The next step in arguing your case would involve proving that you were injured as a result of taking the drug– typically, this would mean a diagnosis from a medical professional of one the forms of cancer listed above. Potential plaintiffs should be aware that certain pre-existing conditions have been deemed as disqualifying: these include hepatitis B and C, achalasia, and H. pylori.
Extent of damages: The final portion of a successful claim is a presentation of damages, meaning all of the ways in which you’ve been affected by your injuries. This will usually center around the medical expenses you’ve incurred and any damages to your future earnings.

It must also be noted that any individuals who reside in or primarily took Zantac in the following places have also been deemed ineligible: Michigan, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico.

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Olympia Zantac Attorneys

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with one of the aforementioned forms of cancer as a result of extended Zantac use, the knowledgeable team of Olympia Zantac attorneys at Van Law Firm can help you.

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