Valsartan Recall and Cancer: Latency Issue

If you are a blood pressure or heart attack survivor in Texas and your doctor prescribed you Valsartan, you could be at serious risk. Last summer, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary recall of certain drugs containing Valsartan. Physicians in have prescribed these products to treat patients diagnosed with high blood pressure, heart failure, or who have suffered a heart attack. In the Valsartan recall, cancer-causing substances were found present in the drug.

In July 2018, researchers learned versions of Valsartan manufactured by the Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Company in China contain N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). This substance is known to cause cancer. Two months later, a second cancer-causing substance, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) was found present in batches of the drug from the same Chinese company.

The recall initiated by the FDA mirrors the actions of similar agencies in Europe and Canada. The problem is significant enough for Texas product liability lawyers to join in a class action lawsuit seeking compensation for those who have been affected.

Men and women who have been prescribed Valsartan at any time from 2014 to the present and have ingested the drug for at least six months are especially at risk. The dangerous substances may not have an immediate effect on a patient. Researchers' study illuminated the connection between Valsartan and cancer; latency issues indicate the risk of cancer increases when patients take the drug over a prolonged period.

Even though there has been a Valsartan recall, cancer drugs are always a serious matter. Doctors and the FDA should investigate any risk a patient in Texas faces. The Valsartan recall and cancer latency issue is such that even if there has been no development of cancer at this time, there is still the potential for future risk leaving men and women who have put their trust in their doctors to deal with the mental anguish of developing life-threatening diseases.

As Texas attorneys, our team at Carabin Shaw are committed to defending the rights of men and women. We believe no one should be at risk after they have put their trust in their health professionals. If there has been a violation of a patient’s rights, we are ready to make sure and defend those rights.

Large pharmaceutical companies make billions of dollars in profits releasing drugs into the market. Many times these drugs are not thoroughly vetted and result in situations like the one we face with Valsartan. We desire to hold the drug companies responsible for their actions and prevent them from harming others in the future.

The attorneys of Carabin Shaw have researched the Valsartan recall and cancer latency issue and are deeply concerned about the residents of Texas whose health and well-being are at risk. That’s why we’re available to offer the legal assistance you need. Our Texas lawyers are prepared to meet with you for a no-obligation consultation at absolutely no cost to you. This meeting will give us an opportunity to learn the details of your treatment and use of Valsartan to determine how we might serve you.

If you have been treated for blood pressure or heart issues with Valsartan and would like to speak with a Texas attorney, call the Law Offices of Carabin Shaw today and schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers. We are dedicated to protecting patients’ rights, and we’re ready to help you at any time. We understand that the circumstances you are facing ahead of you are difficult, but we want you to remember that you do not have to face them by yourself. We will aggressively represent your needs, and we will always treat you with compassion and respect.

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