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Digitalis toxicity can lead to nausea, vomiting, dizziness, low blood pressure, cardiac instability and even death

Digitek is a medication that is widely used in the treatment of various heart conditions, namely atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and sometimes heart failure that cannot be controlled by other means. Digitalis toxicity is a complication of digitalis therapy, or it may be caused by an acute ingestion of digitalis.

digitalis toxicity

Digitalis toxicity can occur from a single exposure or chronic overmedication, or it may occur in patients with normal blood levels of digitalis if other risks are present.

Risks include taking digitalis medications such as Digitek (digoxin) or digitoxin, along with medications that interact with digitalis such as quinidine, verapamil, amiodarone, and others.

People with heart failure are commonly given diuretics (medications used to pull excess fluid from the body) along with digoxin. Many diuretics can cause potassium loss. Low levels of potassium in the body increase the risk of digitalis toxicity. Digitalis toxicity may also result from low levels of magnesium in the body.

Reduced kidney function will cause digitalis to accumulate in the body rather than being excreted normally through urine. Therefore, any disorders that disrupt kidney functioning (including dehydration) make digitalis toxicity more likely.

Evidence suggests that the incidence and severity of Digitek toxicity has decreased substantially in recent years.

Do you have a Digitek claim?

If you or your loved one has suffered a serious injury or death as a result of Digitek, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.

Please contact our Digitek lawyers today by filling out the brief questionnaire, or by calling our toll free number (1-800-898-2034) for a free, no-cost, no-obligation legal evaluation of your case.

the following is a timeline of events following Digitek from 1992 to its recall in April, 2008

February 1992 through September 2002, Charles Cullen, a former nurse and the most prolific serial killer in New Jersey history murders as many as 45 patients in 10 hospitals in New jersey and Pennsylvania. Digitek overdose was responsible for the cause of death in at least 17 patients^[1].

January through February 2006, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review of Actavis, finds potentially serious and unexpected adverse drug experiences” dating back to 1999 for several products, including Digitek (digoxin), that were not reported to the FDA.

On August 15, 2006, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified the drug’s manufacturer, Actavis, in a warning letter dated August 15, 2006, of its failure to file periodic safety reports at its New Jersey facility. This failure violated Actavis’ adverse medical event reporting obligations, resulting in drugs being marketed without proper clearance and causing at least 26 adverse drug experiences.

On April 25, 2008, Actavis Totowa, LLC issued a Class I recall of Digitek (digoxin) tablets. Digitek was recalled due to the possibility that tablets were doubled in thickness and could contain twice the appropriate level of the active ingredient.

On May 1, 2008, a Newsday.com article, “Pharmacists will call you: Digitek recalled,” suggests that the defective Digitek tablets may have been sold for more than a year before the recall. Actavis counsel John LaRocca is quoted as saying that Actavis had some concerns about the process and recalled Digitek after at least one pill emerged from the manufacturing process at double the appropriate thickness

Do you have a Digitek claim?

If you or your loved one has suffered a serious injury or death as a result of Digitek, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.

Please contact our Digitek lawyers today by filling out the brief questionnaire, or by calling our toll free number (1-800-898-2034) for a free, no-cost, no-obligation legal evaluation of your case.

on April 25, 2008, Digitek was recalled because of concerns that the medicine could contain twice the appropriate level

April 25, 2008, Actavis Totowa LLC, a United States manufacturing division of the international generic pharmaceutical company Actavis Group, has initiated a Class I nationwide recall of Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP, all strengths) for oral use. The products are distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., under a “Bertek” label and by UDL Laboratories, Inc. under a “UDL” label.

The Digitek recall was initiated it was learned that tablets contained twice the level of the active ingredient. Taking more than the safe level of Digitek can lead to Digitek toxicity.

Digitek recall information for patients

Patient inquiries related to the Digitek recall should be addressed to Stericycle customer service at 1-888-276-6166 with representatives available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm EST.

Digitek recall information for suppliers

Retailers who have this product are urged to return the product to their place of purchase.

Do you have a Digitek claim?

If you or your loved one has suffered a serious injury or death as a result of Digitek, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.

Please contact our Digitek lawyers today by filling out the brief questionnaire, or by calling our toll free number (1-800-898-2034) for a free, no-cost, no-obligation legal evaluation of your case.

Beasley Allen law firm is actively pursuing Digitek recall and digitalis toxicity claims in all 50 states

Our defective drug and product liability lawyers work solely on behalf of individual plaintiffs that were injured by defective products, such as Digitek.

Over the past 29 years, we have successfully handled thousands of defective drug claims, having recovered more than $20 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Chad Cook is the Digitek lawyer investigating claims on behalf of the firm.

Do you have a Digitek claim?

If you or your loved one has suffered a serious injury or death as a result of Digitek, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.

Please contact our Digitek lawyers today by filling out the brief questionnaire, or by calling our toll free number (1-800-898-2034) for a free, no-cost, no-obligation legal evaluation of your case.

Severe Digitek Side Effects

An individual who has taken the recalled Digitek may experience the following side effects:

• bradycardia (abnormally slow heart beat)
• cardiac instability
• nausea
• dizziness
• low blood pressure (hypotension)
• vomiting

These are the Digitek side effects described in the voluntary recall announcement by Digitek’s manufacturer, Actavis Totowa LLC. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also listed these side effects as the reason for its April 2008 Safety Alert regarding Digitek.

Common Digitek Side Effects

Digitek has other, more common side effects that may appear even with a dosage that is not mistakenly doubled (as in the recalled Digitek). These side effects include:

• abdominal pain
• adverse cardiac effects
• confusion and mental disturbances (e.g., hallucinations, anxiety, delirium, and depression)
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• gynecomastia (enlargement of male breasts)
• hemorrhagic necrosis of the intestines
• intestinal ischemia
• maculopapular rash (a flat, red areas on the skin covered with small bumps, as in measles)
• nausea and vomiting
• thrombocytopenia (low platelet count in the blood, making an increased risk of bleeding)
• visual disturbances (blurred or yellow vision; the appearance of blurred outlines/halos)

Do you have a Digitek claim?

If you or your loved one has suffered a serious injury or death as a result of Digitek, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.

Please contact our Digitek lawyers today by filling out the brief questionnaire, or by calling our toll free number (1-800-898-2034) for a free, no-cost, no-obligation legal evaluation of your case.

Digitek was recently recalled after medication was found to contain twice the appropriate level of the active ingredient

Digitek is a medication that is widely used in the treatment of various heart conditions, namely atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and sometimes heart failure that cannot be controlled by other medication.

Because patients prescribed Digitek are already under a physician’s care for heart troubles, an incorrect dosage of this medication can be especially dangerous, creating even more cardiac instability and compounding existing problems.

Digitalis toxicity is a complication of digitalis therapy, or it may be caused by an acute ingestion of Digitek.

Do you have a Digitek claim?

If you or your loved one has suffered a serious injury or death as a result of Digitek, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.

Please contact our Digitek lawyers today by filling out the brief questionnaire, or by calling our toll free number (1-800-898-2034) for a free, no-cost, no-obligation legal evaluation of your case.