If you are a resident of Maryland and took Zantac (Ranitidine) and you now are experiencing adverse effects, or have been diagnosed with cancer – you are not alone. Recently, Zantac has been linked to cause cancer in patients who have taken it. In lawsuits that have been filed against them, its been alleged that the medication contains N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a cancer-causing chemical. Our Maryland Zantac cancer lawyers are now accepting all Zantac (Ranitidine) cancer cases throughout the state, including the areas of Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Baltimore City County, Frederick County, Carroll County, Harford County, Charles County, Washington County, St. Mary’s County, Wicomico County, Cecil County, Calvert County, Allegany County, Worcester County, Queen Anne’s County, Talbot County, Caroline County, Dorchester County, Garrett County, Somerset County, Kent County, and everywhere else in the state of Maryland. If you are looking for the best Zantac lawyer in the state of Maryland, contact our legal team today to find out what your legal options are. We offer a completely free and confidential case evaluation.
WHY ARE ZANTAC CANCER LAWSUITS BEING FILED IN MARYLAND?
Because Zantac has been shown to cause cancer, an announcement was issued by the FDA in April 2020 stating all manufacturers of Zantac must withdraw all of their prescriptions, including over the counter medications immediately. The FDA proved that patients who take Zantac over a period of time are prone to experience complications, including developing cancer, over time. They specifically stated that NDMA is a probable human carcinogen, meaning that it has the ability to cause cancer. Since NDMA is found in Zantac, this puts all consumers of the drug at a high risk for developing serious issues.
ZANTAC AND GENERIC RANITIDINE CAN CAUSE CANCER IN PATIENTS
Zantac goes by a lot of different names but most commonly, it is known as Ranitidine. However, there are many other generic brands that a consumer may have took. These include:
- Zantac 75 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Tablets
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength
- Zantac 150 Maximum Strength Cool Mint
- Wal-Zan 75
- Wal-Zan 150
- Heartburn Relieve (ranitidine)
- CVS Health Acid Reducer (ranitidine)
- Acid Control (ranitidine)
- Equate Ranitidine Tablets
Warnings regarding Zantac (Ranitidine) had been put out by the FDA since 2019. Before the FDA put the announcement out, companies clearly knew about Zantac’s risks and its link to cancer because they had issued recalls. Some of these companies include:
- 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 CAUSED BY ZANTAC
Between the years 2004-2020, many adverse events had been reported to the FDA from consumers who took Zantac. Some of these side effects include, but are not limited to:
- Colorectal cancer (#1 most common side effect that was 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)
The #1 reported side effect the FDA received was colorectal cancer and it was found in 8,000 adverse cases. In over 6,000 cases was renal cancer, and bladder cancer had been found in nearly 5,000 cases. Every single person who took Zantac had taken it with good faith believing it would relieve their medical issues which include stomach ulcers, acid reflux, and heartburn. Zantac (Ranitidine) was designed as an anti-ulcer medication to treat patients who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is made to help in blocking the gastric acid production throughout the body. Unfortunately, the manufactures that were selling Zantac never made any of their patients and consumers aware there was any risk for developing cancer. Because of this, many lawsuits have been coming forward against them.
HOW TO FILE A ZANTAC CANCER LAWSUIT IN MARYLAND
If you are curious if you may have a legal case against Sanofi, the makers of Zantac, call us right away. Our legal team has extensive knowledge and experience handling dangerous drug and product liability cases like this. We will fight for you to make sure you get the justice and legal compensation that you are entitled to.
MARYLAND ZANTAC CANCER ATTORNEYS: WE SERVE ALL OVER THE STATE
Our legal team of Zantac lawyers are here to help serve those in the state of Maryland who have experienced issues after taking Zantac. During these difficult times, we are able to help you from the comfort of your own home by either a Zoom, Facetime, or regular phone call to prioritize your health and safety. Our attorneys are currently taking all Zantac (Ranitidine) cancer cases in the state, including the areas of:
- Rockville
- All other cities in Maryland.
LET OUR ZANTAC LAWYERS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS
If you or your loved one took Zantac and have been diagnosed with any of the following cancers, you might be eligible to receive 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
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are curious about your legal rights or have any questions. We offer a completely confidential and 100% free case evaluation and will fight for you during this difficult time.