Zantac is the medicine under the brand of ranitidine which is used in lowering the production of HCL in the stomach. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux diseases. This medication is given to the patient in the form of an intravenous or intramuscular route.

Many people take Zantac for stomach acidity, heartburns, and more. Unknown to the side effects of Zantac, many patients have developed stomach cancer.

Stomach cancer from Zantac administration is one of the most common serious complications. Suppose you or your loved ones have faced complications like stomach or pancreatic cancer due to Zantac administration. In that case, you are obliged to file a lawsuit against the drug manufacturers. To file a Zantac lawsuit, you can contact an experienced Zantac lawyer. An experienced Zantac lawyer will help you guide through all the legal proceedings and will also help you understand whether you qualify for the Zantac lawsuit or not. 

How does Zantac cause stomach cancer? 

Zantac has common side effects, including headache, nausea, pain, or burning sensation. If these effects remain untreated, it will further lead to more severe side effects, such as stomach cancer (also known as gastric cancer, which develops from the stomach lining). The most common cancer of the stomach among the patients is adenocarcinoma which begins in the cells that produce mucus.

Zantac consists of a chemical named N-nitrosodimethylamine( NMDA). NMDA is known to cause cancer in animals and humans. NMDA belongs to a class of chemicals called nitrosamine; these drugs are mostly carcinogenic. NMDA is not added to medication. It is formed by the interaction of the medicine with other chemicals in the stomach, which results in the production of NMDA. To understand more about NMDA, let’s consider an example: manufacturers add nitrites to processed meat to improve the flavor and texture. These nitrites on heating or during digestion get converted to nitrosamines. 

NMDA causes irreversible damage to the DNA, leading to cancerous changes in the cells and the tissues. 

Side effects of Zantac:

Long-term use of Zantac may result in stomach, liver, bladder, or intestinal cancer. Out of these, stomach cancer is reported most frequently. Other side effects of the drug include:

• Constipation.
• Diarrhea.
• Headache.
• Drowsiness.
• Fatigue.
• Dizziness.
• Insomnia.

If you believe you are a victim of Zantac’s side effects, you may contact an experienced Zantac lawyer to file a lawsuit against Zantac.