If you or a loved one were diagnosed with cancer after being exposed to N-Nitrosodimethylamine after using heartburn medications, you may be entitled to recover compensation from an NDMA heartburn drug cancer lawsuit or settlement.
A team of drug injury attorneys and class action lawyers is investigating potential ranitidine and zantac cancer lawsuit cases and settlement claims of individuals who allege to have been diagnosed with cancer after being exposed to N-nitrosodimethylamine or NDMA after taking the heartburn medications ranitidine and/or zantac.
N-nitrosodimethylamine or NDMA (also known as dimethylnitrosamine (DMNA), nitrosodimethylamine, N-methyl-N-nitrosomethanamine and N,N-dimethylnitrosamine) is a yellow semivolatile organic chemical that forms in both industrial and natural processes. It is member of N-ni- trosamines, a family of potent carcinogens.
NDMA Cancer Lawsuit: Heartburn Drug Injury Claims
NDMA cancer lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include claims of individuals who were diagnosed with cancer after being exposed to the chemical N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) after taking certain heartburn medications, such as Zantac and Ranitidine which drugs have been the subject of various recalls relating to possible N-nitrosodimethylamine or NDMA contamination.
According to the FDA, NDMA is a probable human carcinogen (meaning that it is a substance that could cause cancer) based on results from laboratory tests. Exposure to high levels of NDMA may also cause liver damage in humans.
Symptoms & Side Effects of NDMA Exposure
Possible symptoms of overexposure to NDMA may include:
- headache
- fever
- nausea
- jaundice
- vomiting
- abdominal cramps
- enlarged liver
- reduced function of liver, kidneys or lungs
- dizziness
If you or someone you love were diagnosed with cancer after being exposed to N-nitrosodimethylamine NDMA after using heartburn medications, you may be entitled to compensation from an NDMA heartburn drug cancer lawsuit or settlement. Contact a drug injury lawyer to request a free case review.
*If you or a loved one are experiencing health issues, side effects or complications after taking a prescription drug or medication, we urge you to promptly consult with your doctor or physician for an evaluation.
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