Digitek Medication:
Digitek (Digoxin) is a drug used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. A recent class I Digitek recall has been issued on all Digitek (digoxin) tablets, which may contain twice the approved level of digoxin.
Digitek is a registered trademark of Actavis Totowa (formerly Amide Pharmaceutical, Inc.) for their digoxin tablets. The drug is distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., under a “Bertek” label and by UDL Laboratories, Inc. under a “UDL” label.
Generic Name: digoxin (oral) (di JOX in)
Brand Names: Cardoxin, Digitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
Recalled Digitek Side Effects:
The existence of double-strength Digitek (digoxin) pills pose a risk of digitalis toxicity, which can result in:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Low blood pressure
- Cardiac instability
- Bradycardia
- Death
Patients taking Digitek should contact their physician immediately for medical advice. Retailers who carry Digitek should return the product to the place of purchase due to the recent Digitek recall issued by the FDA. Overdosing on this drug can be very dangerous or even life threatening.
Any adverse reactions experienced with the use of this product, and/or quality problems should also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088, by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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If you are currently taking Digitek (digoxin) and have concerns about its safety, you should consult with your doctor regarding your treatment options. Under no circumstances should you discontinue taking any medication, including Digitek (digoxin) , without first consulting with your doctor. If you or a loved one have suffered due to Digitek side effects (Digoxin side effects) contact the Digitek recall mass tort Attorneys of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. by filling out our free Digitek litigation case evaluation form or by calling the toll-free number listed below.