Are you a resident of Idaho who took the drug Zantac and have now been diagnosed with cancer? If so, know that you are not alone. The drug Zantac (ranitidine) has been shown to have a link to cause cancer and recently, there have been many lawsuits filed against the maker of the drug alleging that the medication contains a cancer-causing chemical by the name of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Our Idaho attorneys are now accepting Zantac cancer lawsuits throughout the entire state, including Ada County, Canyon County, Kootenai County, Bonneville County, Bannock County, Twin Falls County, Bingham County, Bonner County, Nez Perce County, Madidon County, Latah County, Elmore County, Jefferson County, Cassia County, Payette County, Jerome County, Blaine County, and all other counties in Idaho. If you’re looking for the absolute best Zantac cancer lawyer in Idaho to help represent you in a case against Sanofi, the drug manufacturer of Zantac, contact us today to find out your legal rights, and to receive a 100% confidential and free consultation.
Why are Zantac Cancer Lawsuits Being Filed?
Since Zantac has been proven to have a link to cancer, the FDA issued a statement in April 2020 stating that all manufacturers must withdraw all of their prescriptions and over the counter Zantac products immediately from the market. The FDA determined that over a period of time, the dangers of Zantac usage will increase. They had stated that NDMA is a probable human carcinogen (which means that it causes cancer). Since Zantac contains NDMA, this automatically puts anybody who took Zantac at a very high risk for developing cancer. There had been warnings put out against Zantac by the FDA dating back to 2019.
Zantac and Generic Ranitidine Can Cause Cancer in Patients
Ranitidine can be known by many different names. While the most common is Zantac, there are many other generic brands that somebody might have taken, including:
- Zantac 75 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength Cool Mint
- Heartburn Relieve (ranitidine)
- Wal-Zan 75
- Wal-Zan 150
- Acid Control (ranitidine)
- CVS Health Acid Reducer (ranitidine)
- Equate Ranitidine Tablets
Even prior the the announcement issued by the FDA, companies had known Zantac had cancer ties. They had even put warnings regarding ranitidine out since 2019. Many of these companies made recalls before the FDA had issued that announcement, 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
- Sanofi
- Sandoz
The Serious Side Effects Caused by Zantac
Some of the other serious side effects that have been reported to the FDA, between the years 2004-2020 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 as the #1 most common side effect to the FDA. It had been listed in over 8,000 adverse events. Renal cancer was reported in almost 6,000 patient cases, while bladder cancer had been found in almost 5,000 cases. Consumers took Zantac with good faith. They believed that it was a safe medication for them to treat their heartburn, acid reflux, or stomach ulcers. Ranitidine is made to be an anti-ulcer medication designed to block production of gastric acid and to help in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Unfortunately, the manufacturers and companies who were selling Zantac failed to make their consumers aware that their product had any potential to cause cancer. Because of this, lawsuits are flooding in against them.
Filing a Zantac Cancer Lawsuits
If you feel you may have a case, and are considering filing a lawsuit against the makers of Zantac, get in touch with a Zantac cancer lawyer in Idaho today. Our legal team is highly experienced in handling these types of product liability and dangerous drug lawsuits. Our Idaho product liability attorneys have extensive experience handling these types of cases. Our attorneys will fight as hard as we can to make sure you will get the justice, and any financial compensation you deserve.
Idaho Zantac Cancer Lawyers: We Serve All Over the State
Our team of Zantac attorneys serve all throughout the state of Idaho, and even from the comfort and safety of your own home. During these times, we want to prioritize your safety and are able to handle calls using Zoom, Facetime, or a regular phone call – whichever you prefer. We are now accepting all Zantac cases throughout the state, including:
- Boise
- Twin Falls
- Meridian
- Nampa
- Idaho Falls
- Pocatella
- Caldwell
- Coeur d’Alene
- Post Falls
- Lewiston
- Rexburg
- Eagle
- Moscow
- Kuna
- Ammon
- Chubbuck
- Hayden
- Mountain Home
- Garden City
- Blackfoot
- Star
- Burley
- Hailey
- Sandpoint
- Jerome
- Payette
- Emmett
- Rupert
- Preston
- Weiser
- Fruitland
- Shelley
- Buhl
- American Falls
- Rigby
- Kimberly
- St. Anthony
- All other cities in the state of Idaho.
Can Our Zantac Lawyers Answer Your Questions?
If you or someone you love was diagnosed with any of the following cancers after taking Zantac, you may be eligible to receive a significant financial compensation. These include:
- 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
If you have any questions regarding a Zantac lawsuit, or are wondering what your legal options are, contact us right away. We are here to help you in anyway we can during this time.