If you or a loved one was diagnosed with cancer, and your cancer is linked to Zantac, you may have options for financial recovery. At Van Law, we serve as America’s Zantac lawyer. Regardless of your geographic location, our Zantac cancer law firm can fight for the justice you deserve. s
Our firm can explain your legal options when you reach out to us. You may be able to hold the drug manufacturers responsible for the cancer risks you were exposed to. A mass torts lawyer from Van Law can explain the steps involved in your case.
Recent News in the Zantac Case
- April 2023: A judge in California approved a lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). The suit links Zantac to many forms of cancer.
- October 2022: A study was published by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health linking ranitidine to the risk of lung, liver, pancreatic, and stomach cancer.
- September 2022: Daubert hearings, which are common in medical malpractice lawsuits that call upon expert witnesses, began. During these hearings, a judge determines if the expert witnesses have information that is relevant to the case, per the US Courts.
- August 2022: A Zantac cancer lawsuit in Illinois reached a $500,000 settlement. The settlement was paid by three Zantac manufacturers before the case went to trial.
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The Zantac Recall
On April 1st, 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) formally recalled all Zantac and ranitidine products from the US market because of substantial evidence that the drug contains hazardous levels of the carcinogenic chemical known as N-nitroso dimethylamine, or NDMA.
Tens of thousands of Zantac users who have experienced complications are now coming forward to proceed with legal action. Here at Van Law, our knowledgeable team of Zantac attorneys is currently accepting cases on a personal injury, defective drug, or wrongful death basis.
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What You Need to Know About Zantac
Zantac (ranitidine hydrochloride) is a prescription heartburn and antacid medication that has been approved by the FDA since 1983. One of the most commercially successful drugs of all time, it is available as a daily tablet, an oral solution (syrup), or an injection. It is commonly prescribed for stomach ulcers, acid reflux, and sour stomach.
In recent years, numerous studies have reported astronomical levels of NDMA in Zantac samples– in some cases over 30,000 times the FDA’s daily limit. The reason for this uptick in NDMA generation is that ranitidine (the active ingredient in Zantac) is unstable, meaning its compounds degrade and break down over time. The byproducts of this degradation then combine to form NDMA, and the process perpetuates repeatedly.
Dangers of Zantac and NDMA
Health agencies such as the FDA and the World Health Organization (WHO) have classified NDMA as a Group 2A carcinogen, meaning the substance is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” When ingested, NDMA molecules can travel throughout the bloodstream. As a result, Zantac has been linked to the following cancers:
- 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 Lawsuit Eligibility and Criteria
So far, hundreds of new plaintiffs join in lawsuits each week, and certain guidelines have been established in terms of eligibility. The first half of the criteria are based on the parameters of one’s use.
Potential plaintiffs should consider the following:
- You have taken Zantac (or another ranitidine product) on a daily or regular basis for at least 6 months.
- You are a U.S. citizen and used Zantac (ranitidine) in the United States.
- You have used one or more of the following drugs:
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- Zantac prescription
- Zantac over-the-counter
- Generic ranitidine products
- You did not primarily use Zantac (ranitidine) in Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico, or did not primarily live in any of these places.
- You used Zantac anytime from 2006 onwards– we may not be able to obtain your medical records prior to 2006.
The second half of the guidelines pertain to the plaintiff’s health and damages. In order to qualify, a patient must have been diagnosed with one of the types of cancer listed above, and the diagnosis must be attributed to Zantac use. Certain pre-existing conditions have been deemed as disqualifying for a Zantac lawsuit– these include hepatitis B and C, H. pylori, and achalasia.
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Contact Our Trusted Zantac Lawyers at Van Law Firm
If you or a loved one has a history of Zantac use and your case fits the aforementioned criteria including a cancer diagnosis, contact the trusted team of Zantac attorneys at Van Law today.
Call our Zantac law firm to get your case started with a free consultation. Our defective drug and personal injury lawyers have recovered over $150 million in settlements for our clients thus far, and that’s not counting what we can win for you.
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