Introduction
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Zantac (ranitidine) belongs to a group of drugs called histamine-2 blockers. Ranitidine works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces. Zantac is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Zantac is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn.
History of the Case
The Zantac lawsuit claims that Zantac can be contaminated with the cancer-causing substance N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).
On September 13, 2019 the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning that the heartburn medicine Zantac (generic ranitidine) contains the cancer-causing chemical NDMA.
Injuries Related to Product
In addition to causing cancer, NDMA is a potent hepatotoxin. Short-term exposure to NDMA can cause liver damage (such as liver fibrosis and scarring). Long-term exposure can increase the risk of liver, kidney, and lung tumors.
Symptoms of NDMA overexposure include headaches; fever; nausea; jaundice; vomiting; abdominal cramps; enlarged liver; reduced function of the liver, kidneys and lungs; and dizziness.
Other adverse effects that have been associated with Zantac include:
- Nervous system disorders
- Arrhythmia or tachycardia (irregular or rapid heartbeat)
- Vitamin B-12 deficiency
- Hepatitis, liver failure, and jaundice
- Increased risk of pneumonia
- Low platelet levels in the blood
- Skin rashes and hair loss
If you or a loved one have experienced these symptoms, we can help you in the current Zantac lawsuit.
Additional Literature
Heart Attacks Now Connected to Nexium
July 15, 2016
Heartburn medications Nexium and Prilosec may cause heart attacks, according to one researcher from Houston Methodist Research Institute. Dr. John P. Cooke, PhD is one of the researchers involved in a study linking proton pump inhibitor (PPI) usage with heart attacks and advanced aging. Proton pump inhibitors treat frequent heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD.
Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid May Cause Advanced Aging along with Kidney Damage
May 13, 2016
Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Many recent studies have linked Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) to Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid. This week, The Circulation Research Journal published results linking Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid to accelerated blood vessel aging. Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid accelerate blood vessel aging by causing a buildup of cellular.
