What You Need to Know About the Zantac Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Have you taken Zantac or its generic, Ranitidine? And, have you subsequently been diagnosed with cancer? If so, you will probably be interested in the ongoing Zantac lawsuit.
On 1 April 2020, the US FDA withdrew Zantac because studies showed that the medication and its generic Ranitidine, contain the carcinogen NDMA. This carcinogen has been linked to cancer in both animals and humans.
What is Zantac?
Zantac and Ranitidine are histamine-2 blockers that are designed to reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces.
It was used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines and stomach as well as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a rare condition where tumors form in your pancreas and duodenum. These tumors secrete large amounts of the hormone gastrin, which in turn, results in your stomach producing too much acid. Finally, Zantac was also used to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, a condition where stomach acid backs …
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