Zantac (ranitidine) Cancer Lawsuits

Independent tests by Emery Pharma, a laboratory in California, have revealed that Zantac (ranitidine) can produce high levels of the cancer-causing chemical NDMA when exposed to heat. The laboratory requested that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall the popular heartburn drug.

Related: See our page about the FDA requesting the removal of Zantac from the U.S. market.

Zantac (ranitidine) Lawyers are Ready to Help

Contact our Zantac (ranitidine) Lawyers to review whether you or a family member may be entitled to financial compensation. Levy Konigsberg LLP is currently accepting Zantac (ranitidine) cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one has suffered one or more of these complications, you may be entitled to a cash award and compensation for medical expenses. For a free confidential consultation with Zantac (ranitidine) Lawyers at our law firm, please call (800) 315-3806 or submit an email inquiry.

What is Zantac (ranitidine)?

Zantac, chemically known as ranitidine hydrochloride, is classified as a histamine-2 blocker. The medication works by lowering the production of acid in the stomach. Zantac is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It may also be prescribed for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions which cause heartburn from acid entering the esophagus

What is Happening with Zantac (ranitidine)?

Since September 2019, the FDA has investigated reports that a toxic chemical, known as NDMA, has been found in some batches of Zantac. The FDA concluded that levels of the carcinogen varied from safe to excessively high in samples of Zantac that were tested. As such, no clear consensus has emerged about the safety of the medication and its generic counterparts.

Emery Pharma, an independent laboratory, revealed new findings about the levels of NDMA in Zantac. According to the laboratory’s tests, a combination of heat and time may raise levels of the carcinogen detected in Zantac. Thus, NDMA levels may increase after completion of analysis by manufacturers, and after the drug has been packed and stored.

In response to these findings, several manufacturers have removed Zantac and its generic versions from stores. Sanofi, the manufacturer of brand name Zantac, is among the manufacturers that has taken action. Meanwhile, the FDA has not yet issued a recall. The agency reiterated its recommendation to test Zantac after manufacturing and halt sales of the medication if NDMA levels exceed 96 nanograms. However, Emery Pharma’s tests indicate that the risks posed by NDMA would not be adequately handled by these recommendations since even limited exposure to heat, such as in a delivery truck, could generate excessive levels of NDMA. The pharmacy company, Valisure LLC, has petitioned the FDA to recall all forms of Zantac.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-02/carcinogen-in-heartburn-drug-may-build-during-storage-lab-finds

https://emerypharma.com/news/emery-pharma-ranitidine-fda-citizen-petition/

Zantac (ranitidine) Side Effects and Complications

Side effects of Zantac (ranitidine) include:

• Stomach pain;
• Loss of appetite;
• Jaundice;
• Fever and chills;
• Cough and shortness of breath;
• Abnormal heart rate;
• Bruising;
• Headaches;
• Dizziness; and
• Nausea and vomiting.

Some of the cancers associated with Zantac include:

• Bladder cancer;
• Colorectal cancer;
• Stomach cancer;
• Esophageal/throat/nasal cancer;
• Intestinal cancer;
• Kidney cancer;
• Liver cancer;
• Lung cancer;
• Ovarian cancer;
• Testicular cancer;
• Pancreatic cancer;
• Prostate cancer;
• Uterine cancer;
• Thyroid cancer;
• Leukemia;
• Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma;
• Multiple Myeloma;
• And all other types of cancer.

Zantac (ranitidine) Lawyers are Ready to Help

Contact our Zantac (ranitidine) Lawyers to review whether you or a family member may be entitled to financial compensation. Levy Konigsberg LLP is currently accepting Zantac (ranitidine) cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one has suffered one or more of these complications, you may be entitled to a cash award and compensation for medical expenses. For a free confidential consultation with Zantac (ranitidine) Lawyers at our law firm, please call (800) 315-3806or submit an email inquiry.