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April 25, 2008 the manufacturer of Digitek™ issued a recall due to the possibility that tablets with double thickness has been released. This overdose can lead to Digitalis Toxicity. |
Digitek™
The prescription drug Digitek™ (digoxin) has been recalled by the pharmaceutical company, Actavis Totawa, because some of the Digitek™ (digoxin) tablets are believed to contain twice the approved level of the active ingredient. Digitek™ (digoxin) is used to treat heart failure and heart rhythm abnormalities. The affected Digitek™ (digoxin) tablets can lead to an accidental digitalis overdose and toxicity, which can cause nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, bradycardia, other cardiac problems and even death. Patients taking Digitek™ (digoxin) should immediately contact their physician. If you are a loved one has been hospitalized after taking Digitek™ (digoxin) and believe Digitek™ (digoxin) may be the reason, contact Andrew Steinberg at the Steinberg Law Firm P.C. for a free case evaluation.
Symptoms Include :
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Low Blood Pressure
- Cardiac instability
- Bradycardia
- In some cases, death can result from excessive Digitalis intake
Digitek™ is a registered trademark of Actavis Totawa. The drug is distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., with a "Bertek" label and by UDL Laboratories, Inc. with a "UDL" label.
If you or a loved one has suffered Digitek™ Toxity please contact the Steinberg Law Firm P.C. at 888-529-4688 or email andrewsteinberg@lawyer.com.
Consult A Lawyer on Legal Issues
We encourage you to contact us at 888-529-4688 to discuss your Digitek™ case with an experienced personal injury and wrongful death attorney.
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Consult A Doctor On Medical Issue
The Steinberg law firm does not intend, by this web site or otherwise, to dissuade anyone from taking medication without their doctors' approval. Please consult your doctor, not your lawyer, on matters relating to your health. It could be dangerous to stop taking medicines, especially abruptly. Patients should talk to their physicians to decide whether the benefits and risks of taking Digitek™ make it the right choice for them.
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