A number of people have been victims of Valsartan. They have filed lawsuits for the same. If you too are thinking of doing the same then you first need to find a good lawyer who can handle these type of cases.
Before one can file Valsartan lawsuits one needs to have clarity about Valsartan and the side effects that are associated with it.
So what is Valsartan?
This is a angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It helps in controlling blood pressure. Earlier it was sold by Novartis under the brand name of Diovan and this was not said to have any impurities. Later several generic forms of this medicine entered the market. Some of these generic medicines were combination pills.
Details of Valsartan contamination:
The manufacture of this medicine in an acidic environment will result in the formation of a by-product called NDMA. If the pH is very low then one more by product called N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) is produced. This is a carcinogen. According to reports, a large number of Valsartan that is sold across the globe contains this impurity. There are claims that the contamination may have happened overseas as the companies in the US outsourced the manufacturing. But the US companies may have turned a blind eye to the fact that the product was contaminated with cancer causing impurities.
A look at the side effects:
Investigation is going on in order to find out the details about the side effects due to Valsartan. The impurities in Valsartan are absorbed vert fast by the upper part of the small intestine and are carried to the liver. The extent of side effects of long term exposure to Valsartan is being investigated. Overall, it looks like a large number of people have got affected.
You will find that people across the US have filed lawsuits for the Valsartan side effects. This includes Stomach cancer, Liver cancer, Colorectal cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Bowel cancer, Liver failure etc. Investigations are being carried out in order to find out about any other side effects and cancers that may have been caused due to Valsartan.
Make sure that you file the lawsuit for Valsartan side effects:
Do you feel that you or your loved ones are a victim of the Valsartan side effects? Then you need to get justice. For this you need to file a lawsuit. On this, you will naturally need professional help. You need to find an attorney who has proven expertise in filing these type of lawsuits. You need to give all the correct details to the attorney like since when you were taking the medicine, the different medical investigation reports etc.
Ideally opt for an attorney who will have the expertise to fight your case in the best possible manner. He must be able to help you and your loved ones get justice. Make sure that you choose the best attorney for the same. He must have proven expertise and must help you in every possible way.
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