Are you a resident of the state of Hawaii and have recently experienced issues or been diagnosed with cancer after taking the drug Zantac (also known as ranitidine). Zantac has been shown to have a huge link to cause cancer. In recently filed lawsuits, it’s been alleged the medicine contains a cancer-causing chemical by the name of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Our Hawaii Zantac attorneys are currently accepting all Zantac cancer lawsuit cases in the state of Hawaii including Hawaii County, Kalawao County, Honolulu County, Kauai County, and Maui County. If you are looking for the best Zantac cancer lawyer in Hawaii to help in representing your case against the maker of Zantac, then get in touch with us right away to find out what your legal options arre. We offer you a free consultation that is 100% confidential.
WHY ARE THERE ZANTAC CANCER LAWSUITS BEING FILED?
Due to the dangers Zantac has been proven to have by those who use it, there was an announcement put out by the FDA on April 1st, 2020 stating that all manufacturers must completely withdraw all of their prescriptions and over the counter products right away from the market. It had been determined that the dangers Zantac causes are prone to increase in a patient over time. They had stated that NDMA is a probable human carcinogen, meaning it has a cancer-causing ability. Since NDMA is found in Zantac, this is putting all those who had taken Zantac at a high risk for developing cancer. Apparently, warnings about Zantac had been put out since 2019.
ZANTAC AND GENERIC RANITIDINE CAUSES CANCER IN PATIENTS
While Ranitidine can go by many different names, the most commonly known is Zantac. However, there are many other generic brands that a person may have taken, including the following:
- Zantac 75 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength Cool Mint
- Wal-Zan 75
- Wal-Zan 150
- Acid Control (ranitidine)
- Heartburn Relieve (ranitidine)
- Equate Ranitidine Tablets
- CVS Health Acid Reducer (ranitidine)
Prior to the FDA announcement, companies had known about the risks of Zantac and its cancer ties. Since 2019, many warnings regarding Ranitidine had come forward. Companies had recalled Zantac even prior to the announcement was made in 2020 by a lot of companies, including:
- American Health Packaging
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals
- Aurobindo Pharma USA
- Apotex Corp.
- Appco Pharma
- Denton Pharma (dba Northwind Pharmaceuticals)
- Reddy’s Laboratories
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
- Golden State Medical Supply
- Lannett Company
- Novitium Pharma
- Perrigo Company
- Precision Dose
- Sandoz
- Sanofi
SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS THAT ARE CAUSED BY ZANTAC
Between 2004-2020, there were more serious side effects that were caused by Zantac that include:
- Colorectal cancer (#1 most common side effect reported to the FDA)
- Chronic kidney disease (#4)
- Renal cancer (#5)
- Bladder cancer (#11)
- Acute kidney injury (#14)
- Renal failure (#15)
- Prostate cancer (#19)
- Oesophageal carcinoma (#21)
- Gastric cancer
- Hepatic cancer
- Pancreatic cancer (pancreatic carcinoma)
Colorectal cancer was reported to the FDA in over 8,000 adverse events, making it the #1 reported event to the FDA. With close to 6,000 cases was renal cancer, and bladder cancer was reported in nearly 5,000 cases. There were so many consumers who took Zantac with good faith thinking that it would be a safe medication for them to help their heartburn, acid reflux, and/or stomach ulcers since Ranitidine was designed as an anti-ulcer medication. It is also used to help treat patients who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by blocking the gastric acid production. Due to the fact these companies who were selling Zantac had failed to make patients and consumers aware their product had any potential for injuries or the possibility to cause cancer, there are many lawsuits being filed against them as a result.
HOW TO FILE A ZANTAC CANCER LAWSUIT
If you are curious if you might have a case against Sanofi, the makers of Zantac, call us and speak with one of our highly experienced Hawaii Zantac cancer attorneys right away. Our lawyers have extensive knowledge and experience handling dangerous drug and product liability cases like these. Our law firm will fight our hardest to make sure that you get the justice you fully deserve, including any financial compensation that might be available.
HAWAII ZANTAC CANCER ATTORNEYS: WE SERVE ALL OVER THE STATE
Our legal team of Zantac lawyers serve those all throughout Hawaii, and even from the comfort of your own home. In order to prioritize your safety during the difficult times, we can handle calls through Zoom, Facetime, or just a regular phone call. We are currently accepting all Zantac cases in Hawaii, including the areas of:
- Maui
- Honolulu
- Kawaii
- Hilo
- Pearl City
- Waipahu
- Kailua
- Kaneohe
- Ewa Gentry
- Kihei
- Mililani Town
- Kapolei
- Mililani Mauka
- Wahiawa
- Wailuku
- Halawa
- Ocean Pointe
- Ewa Beach
- Hawaiian Paradise Park
- Royal Kunia
- Schofield Barracks
- Waimalu
- Waianae
- Lahaina
- Waipio
- Kapaa
- Maili
- Kaneohe Station
- Aiea
- Waimea
- Waihee-Waiehu
- Makaha
- Ahuimanu
- Lihue
- Pukalani
- All other areas throughout Hawaii.
LET OUR ZANTAC ATTORNEYS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with any of these symptoms of cancer after taking Zantac, then you might be eligible to gain a significant compensation:
- Bladder cancer
- Brain cancer
- Breast cancer
- Esophageal/nasal/throat cancer
- Intestinal cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer (for non-smokers)
- Ovarian cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Uterine cancer
Do not wait to contact our firm if you have any questions about Zantac, or to see if you have a legal case and want to know what our lawyers can do for you. We want to help you in anyway that we possibly can during these hard times.