Several generic medications that contain Valsartan (Diovan®) were sold for years with a toxic impurity that is linked to cancer and other severe side effects.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Valsartan induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with cancer after taking Valsartan (Diovan®), you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Drug Litigation Group or call
UPDATE: Valsartan Cancer Lawsuit Filed in New Jersey
In August 2019, a Valsartan Lawsuit (PDF) was filed by the widow of a man who died of cancer after taking different types of generic valsartan from October 2014 until August 2018, when several valsartan recalls were issued due to cancer-causing impurities in the medication.
Valsartan Recalled for Toxic Cancer-Causing Impurity
In July 2018, the FDA announced the first recall for several valsartan medications because they contain a toxic impurity that is believed to cause cancer and other severe side effects. Since then, many additional recalls have been issued.
What is the Risk?
- Stomach cancer
- Small intestine cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Prostate cancer (only under 65 year olds)
- Liver cancer
- Blood cancer
- Leukemia
- Bladder cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
What is the Problem?
The valsartan medications were recalled due to an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is classified as a probable human carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer in people).
List of Recalled Valsartan Medications
Please click here to view the complete FDA list of Valsartan medications under recall.
| Medicine | Company |
|---|---|
| Valsartan | Major Pharmaceuticals |
| Valsartan | Solco Healthcare |
| Valsartan | Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. |
| Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) | Solco Healthcare |
| Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) | Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. |
| Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP | Aurobindo Pharma USA |
What is Valsartan?
Valsartan has been on the market since 1996 and it was originally sold by Norvartis under the brand-name Diovan®. It is mainly used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and to help a person live longer after suffering a heart attack. It is now sold by more than 30 different companies under a variety of generic names.
Do I have a Valsartan Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Valsartan induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with cancer after taking Valsartan (Diovan®), you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Drug Litigation Group or call
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