What is Valsartan?
Valsartan is a generic angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
that is used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF), high blood pressure and
other related conditions. Valsartan is an active ingredient in several popular
medications and over 1.5 million people use these medications every day. Valsartan
medications include:
- Valsartan Tablets
- Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Combination
Tablets - Valsartan/Amlodipine Combination Tablets
- Valsartan/Amlodipine/HCTZ
Combination Tablets
Valsartan Recall
As part of one of the biggest recalls in FDA history, The FDA recalled Valsartan in July 2018 after finding the probable human carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) had contaminated the drug in a supplier’s facility. This carcinogenic substance has been linked to serious injuries such as an increased risk of liver, kidney, colorectal, and stomach cancer.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, NDMA was formerly used in the production of rocket fuel, antioxidants, additives for lubricants, and softeners for copolymers.
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What do Valsartan Lawsuits Generally Allege?
These lawsuits allege that the
contamination of NDMA found in the tablets produced by the supplier’s
facilities led to the following side effects to consumers who took those
tablets:
- Liver cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Intestinal/colon/colorectal cancer
- Kidney cancer
Who is responsible?
In 2018, investigators found NDMA was found in Valsartan
tablets produced by three different facilities: Zhejiang Huahai
Pharmaceuticals in China, Hetero Labs Limited, in India, and Zhejiang Tianyu,
in China.
The principal defendants are the companies listed above
and their U.S. affiliates: Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc., Solco Healthcare U.S.
LLC, and Huahai U.S. Inc.
A number of pharmaceutical companies are involved, including:
- Actavis
- A-S Medication Solutions
- AvKARE
- Bryant Ranch Prepack
- Camber Pharmaceuticals
- Hetero Labs, Inc.
- HJ Harkins Company
- Major Pharmaceuticals
- Mylan Pharmaceuticals
- Northwind Pharmaceuticals
- NuCare Pharmaceuticals
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals
- Prinston Pharmaceutical
- RemedyRepack Inc.
- Solco Healthcare
- Teva Pharmaceuticals
- Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
Do I Have a Possible Case?
- Have you been diagnosed with the following cancers after taking Valsartan?
- Liver cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Intestinal/colon/colorectal cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Have you taken this drug for over 4 months since 2011
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CONTACT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL FOR ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO INJURIES, SIDE
EFFECTS AND A POSSIBLE DIAGNOSIS.
How Douglas & London Can Help
Contact us if you or a loved one has taken Valsartan from 2012 through 2018 and has been
diagnosed with the following side effects or injuries:
- Liver cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Intestinal/colon/colorectal cancer
- Kidney cancer
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for compensation by contacting us on the web
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