Are you a resident of the state of New York who has been diagnosed with cancer after taking Zantac? If so, know that you are not alone. Zantac (Ranitidine) has been shown to cause cancer. In recent lawsuits filed, it has been alleged that the medicine contains a cancer-causing chemical that goes by the name N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Our New York Zantac lawyers are currently accepting Zantac cancer lawsuit cases throughout the entire state of New York, including Kings County, Queens County, New York County, Suffolk County, Bronx County, Nassau County, Westchester County, Erie County, Monroe County, Richmond County, Onondaga County, Orange County, Rockland County, Albany County, Dutchess County, and anywhere else throughout the state. If you are in need of the best Zantac cancer attorney in New York to help represent your case against Sanofi, the manufacturer of Zantac, call us today and find out what your legal rights are. We offer a free, confidential case evaluation.
WHY ARE THERE ZANTAC LAWSUITS BEING FILED?
Due to the dangers that Zantac has been proven to cause, on April 1, 2020 the FDA issued a statement stating all manufacturers of Zantac were to withdraw all of the prescriptions, including any over the counter Zantac products immediately from market. It had been determined that dangers caused by taking Zantac were prone to increase over time. Also in the announcement, it had stated that NDMA is a probable human carcinogen, which means it has the ability to cause cancer in patients who use it. Because of the fact NDMA is found in Zantac, this puts all those who have taken it at risk for developing cancer. There had been warnings regarding Zantac put out by the FDA as far back as 2019.
ZANTAC AND GENERIC RANITIDINE CAUSING CANCER IN PATIENTS
Ranitidine also goes by many different names, however the most commonly known is Zantac. There are many other generic brands of Ranitidine that a person may have taken, including:
- Zantac 75 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength Cool Mint
- Wal-Zan 75
- Wal-Zan 150
- CVS Health Acid Reducer (ranitidine)
- Heartburn Relieve (ranitidine)
- Equate Ranitidine Tablets
- Acid Control (ranitidine)
Even before the statement issued by the FDA came out regarding Zantac, many companies knew of the risks Zantac had to cause cancer. There had been multiple warnings regarding Ranitidine put out by companies since 2019. Before the 2020 FDA announcement, recalls had been issued by multiple companies, including:
- American Health Packaging
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals
- Aurobindo Pharma USA
- Apotex Corp.
- Appco Pharma
- Sanofi
- Denton Pharma (dba Northwind Pharmaceuticals)
- Golden State Medical Supply
- Reddy’s Laboratories
- Lannett Company
- Sandoz
- Novitium Pharma
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
- Precision Dose
- Perrigo Company
SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY ZANTAC
There have been serious side effects reported to the FDA regarding Zantac use, dating as far back as 2004. Some of these adverse events reported since 2004-2020 include:
- Colorectal cancer (the #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)
- Pancreatic cancer (pancreatic carcinoma)
- Hepatic cancer
- Gastric cancer
Most commonly reported to the FDA was colorectal cancer, which was found in over 8,000 cases. Renal cancer was found in nearly 6,000 cases, and bladder cancer was reported in around 5,000 cases. The consumers of Zantac took the drug in good faith, having no reason to believe it was not a safe medication to treat heartburn, stomach ulcers, or acid reflux. Ranitidine is designed as an anti-ulcer medicine to block the gastric acid production, and help patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, these manufacturers and companies that were pushing Zantac, didn’t make their consumers aware of the fact their product had a link to cause cancer. Due to this, many lawsuits are being filed against them.
HOW TO FILE A ZANTAC CANCER LAWSUIT IN NEW YORK
If you think you may have a case against Zantac, or are wondering what your legal rights are, contact our New York Zantac cancer lawyers right away. Our legal team is experienced in handling these types of dangerous drug and product liability cases. Our attorneys will fight for you to make sure you receive the justice you absolutely deserve, as well any financial compensation.
NEW YORK ZANTAC CANCER LAWYERS: WE SERVE ALL THROUGHOUT THE STATE
Our team of Zantac attorneys serve those everywhere in state of New York, as well as the comfort and safety of your own home. During these times, we want to prioritize your safety and are able to handle phone calls on Zoom, Facetime, or a regular phone call, whichever you prefer. We’re now accepting Zantac cancer cases all over the state of New York, including:
- New York
- Buffalo
- Rochester
- Yonkers
- Syracuse
- Albany
- New Rochelle
- Mount Vernon
- Schenectady
- Utica
- White Plains
- Niagra Falls
- Troy
- Binghamton
- Rome
- Long Beach
- Poughkeepsie
- North Tonawanda
- Jamestown
- Ithaca
- Elmira
- Newburgh
- Middletown
- Aburn
- Watertown
- Glen Cove
- Saratoga Springs
- Kingston
- Peekskill
- Lockport
- Plattsburgh
- Cortland
- Amsterdam
- Oswego
- Lackawanna
- Cohoes
- Rye
- Gloversville
- Beacon
- Batavia
- Tonawanda
- Glens Falls
- Olean
- Oneonta
- Geneva
- Dunkirk
- Fulton
- Oneida
- Corning
LET OUR ZANTAC LAWYERS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS
If you or someone you love was diagnosed with cancer after taking the drug Zantac, and are now experiencing any of the following symptoms, you might be eligible to receive a significant compensation. These include, but are not limited to:
- 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
Call us today if you have any questions regarding Zantac, or to find out what our Zantac attorneys are able to do for you. We’re here to help you during this difficult time.