Digitek
In April 2008, the manufacturers of Digitek (digoxin tablets) issued a voluntary recall of all lots of its product citing a possibility that the tablets may contain twice the approved amount of medicine. The tablets may have been manufactured to be twice as thick as appropriate, consequently administering twice the amount of medicine necessary.
Prescribed to treat heart failure and cases of abnormal heart rhythms, If ingested, these double strength tablets may lead to a condition known as digitalis toxicity in patients who suffer from renal failure.
If you or a loved one have been injured by Digitek, you should contact an attorney immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
An over-adminsitration of Digitek may lead to digitalis toxicity in patients who suffer from renal failure. Digitalis toxicity may lead to side effects which include nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, and, in extreme cases, death.
If you or a loved one have been injured by Digitek, you should contact an attorney immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
Digoxin is a drug that assists in regular heart rhythm and stronger heartbeats. Digoxin is used to treat congestive heart failure, or to treat atrial fibrillation. Digitek is a registered trademark of Actavis Totowa (formerly Amide Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) for their digoxin tablets. Digitek has been sold under the labels “Bertek” or “UDL”, and have been issued with a class I recall (class I being the most severe FDA recall).
Digitek may contain up to double the FDA approved level of digoxin. This can pose the risk for serious side effects, even death. If you or a loved one has been affected or injured by Digitek, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact an attorney immediately.
If a patient with renal failure has taken or is taking the double-strength Digitek, the risk of digitalis toxicity runs high. Digitalis toxicity has many side effects including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, loss of consciousness, night sweats, excessive nighttime urination, difficulty breathing while lying down, palpitations, and bradycardia. Death can also result from excessive Digitalis intake.
Several reports of injury and illness have been received. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the above mentioned side effects while taking Digitek, contact us. We can help in recovering losses from any damages or injuries.
A drug called Digitek (digoxin), which is used to treat heart failure and heart rhythm abnormalities, has been recalled for serious side effects. Digitek was recalled in April 2008 due to overdose risk. The overdose is caused by a number of Digitek (digoxin) tablets believed to contain twice the approved level of the active ingredient. Digitek is a registered trademark of Actavis Totowa. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. distributes the drug, under a “Bertek” label and by UDL Laboratories, Inc. under a “UDL” label. Overdose of this drug may cause cardiac problems and even death. If you or a loved one have been injured by Digitek (digoxin), you should contact an attorney immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
These tablets can lead to an accidental digitalis overdose and toxicity. Symptoms of the overdose include nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, bradycardia, other cardiac problems and even death. If you or a loved one are or have taken Digitek (digoxin), you should contact an attorney immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
Digitek is the trade name of Digoxin as marketed by Actavis Totowa LLC and is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. The recall has been issued on all lots distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (under “Bertek” label) and by UDL Laboratories, Inc. (under a “UDL” label). These tablets may contain twice the FDA approved level of the active ingredient. Such levels of the drug can cause digitalis toxicity and excessive intake can be fatal.
In serious cases patients who have unknowingly taken an excessive dose can have a heart attack or a stroke. Patients with renal failure may be most vulnerable to injury by the incorrectly produced pills.
If you or a loved one have been injured by Digitek (Digoxin), you should contact an attorney immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
Side effects to be aware of include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, changes in vision, hypotension (low blood pressure), cardiac instability, and bradycardia. More serious potential side effects include heart attack or stroke.
Once again, if you or a loved one have experienced these symptoms or other injuries and have taken Digitek please don’t hesitate to contact an attorney.
Actavis Totowa LLC recalled all lots of Digitek for oral use in April of 2008. The product was recalled because of the possibility that the tablets, which are double appropriate thickness and containing twice the active ingredient, may have been commercially released.
If you or your loved ones have been injured by Digitek tablets, you should contact an attorney immediately. You or our loved ones may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
Digitek tablets that are twice the thickness appropriate may have been commercially released. These tablets contain twice the amount of the active ingredient in Digitek making them dangerous to patients with renal failure. These patients may develop digitalis toxicity. Digitek is used to treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure.
Digitalis toxicity can cause dizziness, vomiting, nausea, low blood pressure, bradycardia and cardiac instability. Death is also possible from ingesting excess Digitalis. Several reports of illnesses and injuries have already been received.
If you or someone close to you has been injured by Digitek tablets, you should contact an attorney right away! You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
A recall has been issued on all Digitek (Digoxin) tablets because they may contain double the dosage of the approved level of Digoxin. This amount of strength can result in nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, and even death.
Patients currently taking the medication should get in touch with their Doctor to discuss any side effects they are experiencing.
What is the problem with Digitek (Digoxin)? The pill is larger in size than then the pill should be and also contains double the amount of the approved amount of medication.
Side Effects of Digitek (Digoxin): Nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, cardiac stability and even the possibility of death.
Digitek, known pharmaceutically as Digoxin, a prescription drug used to treat congestive heart disorders, has been recalled by Actavis Totowa, LLC. The company acknowledges that the drug, also sold as “Bertek” and “UDL,” may have been released to the public with possibly lethal double doses of its active ingredient, Digoxin.
If you or a loved have used or been prescribed Digitek within the last year and believe your health has been affected by the drug, do not hesitate to contact an attorney – you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, several lots of Digitek tablets may have been released commercially at twice their normal and safe thickness. Accordingly, toxic levels of the active ingredient may have been present in the tablets. The FDA indicates that it has received several reports of injuries and other problems induced by the drug.
Side effects include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, cardiac instability, bradycardia, and death in extreme cases. Patients who have suffered any side effects should seek immediate medical attention.
If you or a loved on has been injured by Digitek, do not hesitate to contact us. Let our attorneys help you fight for your rights as a patient.
The drug Digitek® (digoxin tablets, USP, all strengths) has been issued a nationwide recall. The product is distributed under a “Bertek” label. There is a possibility that tablets with double the accepted thickness may have been released. Such tablets may have double the approved level of active ingredient. Digoxin is used to treat various heart conditions among humans and animals.
The double strength tablets can cause digitalis toxicity for patients with renal failure. Digitalis toxicity has symptoms of low blood pressure, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, bradycardia and cardiac instability. Digesting excessive amounts of Digitalis can lead to death.
If you or a member of your family has suffered these effects from Digitek, you should contact an attorney immediately. We are here for you; you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
On April 25, 2008, Actavis Totowa LLC, the U.S.-based manufacturer of Digitek (digoxin tablets), recalled all strengths of the pill because some of the tablets were believed to have been twice as thick as they are supposed to be, making the pills twice as strong. The drug, which is prescribed to treat abnormal heartbeat and to prevent heart attacks, can cause digitalis toxicity when taken in excess for those suffering from renal failure; for others, inappropriately high dosages may cause low blood pressure, bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, heart instability, and even death.
If you or a loved one have been injured by Digitek (digoxin tablets), you should contact an attorney immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, and we can help.
[Source: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/actavis04_08.html]
On 4/28/2008, the FDA issued a recall of all strengths of Digitek. They issued the recall because some tablets with twice the amount of thickness have contained double the amount of digitalis. In patients with kidney problems, digitalis toxicity is especially a problem, and can cause dizziness, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, cardiac problems and even death.
If you or a loved one have been injured by Digitek, you should contact an attorney immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, and we can help.
Digitalis toxicity can cause dizziness, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, cardiac problems, and death. In addition, side effects can include rash, heartbeat changes, appearance of breasts in males, appetite loss, blurred vision, diarrhea, abdominal pain, psychosis, headache, delirium and confusion.
Once again, if you or a loved one have been injured by Digitek, you should contact an attorney immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, and we can help.
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