The National Law Review reports that Zantac is a common heartburn medication, known as an H2 blocker. Zantac can block histamines in the stomach, which can prevent heartburn. It is also used for those who suffer from ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux, and other conditions.
What are the risks of NDMA? NDMA is a known carcinogen. According to the World Health Organization, NDMA has been linked to gastric and colorectal cancer. While low levels of exposure to NDMA are not linked to cancer, higher levels increase a person’s cancer risk. There is concern that as molecules of the medication break down in a person’s intestinal tract, NDMA can climb to dangerous, carcinogenic levels.
NDMA is also associated with liver damage. According to Healthline, NDMA is “extremely toxic to the liver.” And “even small amounts may be linked to liver damage.”
So, what should you do if you regularly take Zantac or have Zantac in your medicine cabinet? First, the F.D.A. recommends that individuals throw away any unused products, this includes Zantac tablets and liquid products. Generic versions of Zantac include products containing ranitidine. Second, if you regularly take Zantac, or other over the counter heartburn medications, the F.D.A. recommends that you consult with your doctor regarding other over the counter options.
If you have taken Zantac regularly, or if you are concerned that your use of Zantac may be the cause of your cancer, you should speak to your doctor and consider whether you have the right to file a Zantac lawsuit. Zantac was only recently recalled, but lawsuits in several states have already been filed. Blizzard Law, PLLC is a Zantac lawsuit law firm currently accepting cases for clients who have developed cancer after usingZantac. Contact our Zantac lawyer today to learn more.
What Kind of Cancers is NDMA Associated With?
NDMA is associated with a wide range of cancers. These cancers include:
- Stomach cancer
- Small intestine cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
Other types of cancers also associated with high level exposure to NDMA include:
- Early onset prostate cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Leukemia
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
If you have been diagnosed with any of these cancers and regularly took Zantac, either through prescription or over the counter use, you may be able to join a growing number of people pursuing Zantac lawsuits. Blizzard Law, PLLC is a Zantac lawsuit law firm that may be able to assist you. Contact us today to learn more.